Robert Lewandowski is going through a great moment with Barça's jersey and is, without a doubt, one of the most important references for the culé team. The Polish forward has established himself as the top scorer in the Spanish competition ahead of stars like Kylian Mbappé and, moreover, he has done so with a notable difference. In that sense, both the coaching staff and the higher-ups at Barça are very happy with his performance.
However, the sports management led by Deco knows that Lewandowski is not eternal. The culé scorer turns 37 in August, and it is evident that he is in the final stretch of his career. Therefore, in the offices of the Catalan club, they are already preparing to find his replacement, and it is precisely Deco who has added a new star to the list of alternatives.
Firm Option for Barça
It is no lie that FC Barcelona has been looking for a reference forward who can take on the role of scorer in the very near future. Considering that the club started planning Lewandowski's replacement some time ago, many names have emerged in this search. In fact, they even considered the possibility of signing players like Erling Haaland, Dusan Vlahovic, or Victor Gyökeres himself.
However, none of the alternatives have managed to consolidate or convince Barça's higher-ups due to the economic effort it entails. As of today, the most favored option is the forward from Sporting de Portugal, but his high price of over 100 million euros complicates his signing. With this in mind, Deco has explored the market once more and found an attractive option considering the financial situation.
Asking Price and on the Agenda
If there is a player who continues to generate movement in the transfer market, it is Victor Osimhen, whose future is uncertain. Currently on loan at Galatasaray, the Nigerian forward has sparked the interest of FC Barcelona as a more accessible alternative. Osimhen's performance is on the rise, and his departure next transfer market seems imminent, so Barça wants to position itself as one of his possible destinations.
According to reports from "Corriere dello Sport," the Turkish club has tried to keep Osimhen permanently with an offer of 65 million euros. However, Napoli has rejected the proposal without hesitation and expects to receive higher offers for him. They know they will have to make an effort, even if it is less than for Gyökeres, and everything will depend on the final stance of the Italian team.