FC Barcelona continues to take steps in building its squad for the next season. With Flick on the bench and Deco leading the sports management, the club seeks to strengthen key positions to ensure a competitive team in the long term.
One of the priorities is the forward line. Robert Lewandowski remains the offensive reference, but his performance has declined, and the management wants to get ahead of events. Finding a new center forward has become a strategic necessity.
However, Barça doesn't have the leeway to make multi-million signings. The economic situation forces them to be selective and look for viable options. In this context, Deco has identified a name that fits perfectly: a young striker with potential and economically accessible.
The Impossible Dream of Haaland
In any other scenario, Barça would try to sign Erling Haaland, the most dominant striker at the moment. However, the reality is different.
The Norwegian is the big star of Manchester City, and signing him is practically impossible. His price exceeds 200 million euros, and moreover, his salary is unaffordable for a club still struggling to stabilize its economy. Barça dreams of having a striker of that caliber, but they know they must look for more realistic options.
Alexander Isak, a Complicated Signing
Another name that Barça likes is Alexander Isak. The Swede has demonstrated his quality in the Premier with Newcastle and left a great impression in LaLiga when he played for Real Sociedad.
His mobility, technique, and goal-scoring instinct make him an ideal forward for the blaugrana game. Moreover, he himself would look favorably on returning to Spain.
The problem is his price. Newcastle won't let him go for less than 120 million euros, and Arsenal is also interested in signing him. With so many difficulties, Barça has decided to look toward another profile.
The Perfect Alternative
Faced with the impossibility of signing Haaland or Isak, Barça has set its sights on Benjamin Sesko, a forward from RB Leipzig. At 20 years old, the Slovenian has become one of the great promises of European soccer.
His imposing physique (6 ft. 5 in.[1.95m]), speed, and goal-scoring ability have made him an offensive reference in the Bundesliga. With great finishing ability and mobility, he fits perfectly into Barça's play style.
Moreover, his price is much more accessible than other options. For less than 60 million euros, the blaugrana club could close his signing, which represents a significant saving compared to Isak or Haaland.
Deco Speeds Up Negotiations
Deco is clear that Barça needs a young '9', hungry and with room for improvement. That's why Sesko's signing has gained momentum in recent days.
The Slovenian forward represents a bet for the present and the future. His arrival would allow Barça to rejuvenate the forward line without overly compromising the club's finances. Negotiations are already underway, and the sports management is confident in closing the deal before other clubs get ahead.
With the impossibility of signing Haaland and the difficulties in acquiring Isak, Barça has found the ideal option in Benjamin Sesko. Young, with potential, and a reasonable price, the Leipzig forward will be Deco's big bet to strengthen the forward line. His signing will allow Barça to secure the future of its attack and prepare for Lewandowski's succession.
If everything goes as planned, the blaugrana club will announce his incorporation in the coming weeks. Barça already has its '9' of the future.