Barça already has its eye on the long-term future, and the summer 2025 market is shaping up as one of the club's top priorities. Barça is clear that one of the urgent needs is to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. At 36 years old, the Pole is a key piece in the team, but the club knows that the future must be planned, and Lewandowski is at the end of his career.
For this reason, looking ahead to the next season, Barcelona has already started considering options for transfer. Finding a replacement for Lewandowski won't be easy, given his level and what he represents, but the club is determined to find a player who fits the needs. Barça will not only look for a goal-scoring forward but also someone who fits into the long-term project.
Barça's Favorite Has a Name and Surname: Alexander Isak
One of the options that Barcelona likes the most to replace Lewandowski is Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. According to Mundo Deportivo, both Deco and Laporta consider Isak as one of the main options to strengthen the forward line in the near future. The striker, with his physical ability, technique, and goal-scoring instinct, has caught the attention of the club's officials, who see him as an ideal player for Barça.
However, the big obstacle for the operation is the price that Newcastle has set for his departure. The English have priced the forward at 150 million, a figure considered exorbitant and that jeopardizes the possibility of completing his transfer under the current terms.
Barça's sports management is looking for alternatives that might be affordable, but it's not ruled out if the price drops or favorable circumstances arise. Meanwhile, Lewandowski's future remains uncertain, and the need to find his replacement for the next season remains a priority on the club's agenda.
Newcastle Demands a Barça Star as a Condition to Let the Swede Go
According to 'El Nacional.cat,' Newcastle would have set a condition for Barça if they can't pay Isak's price: they would be willing to negotiate if they sell Raphinha. Newcastle sees in him an opportunity to strengthen their attack, and if Barça can't pay 150 million, Newcastle would be willing to include Raphinha in the operation.
This possible exchange between Isak and Raphinha could open a new dynamic in Barcelona's transfer market. While Raphinha is a key player, Barcelona might be tempted to accept an offer if the price is right.
Raphinha is one of the best players in the world today, but the possibility of including him in an operation for Isak could be an interesting option for the club. Undoubtedly, the future of the Swede and the Brazilian will be heavily influenced by the negotiations between both clubs, and the summer market promises to be interesting for Barça.