Barça Is Clear About What the Main Objective Will Be in the Next Transfer Market: Strengthening the Forward Line. Deco knows that the priority is to find a forward who makes a difference and fits the team's needs. With an eye on the next season, the club believes it needs a footballer who guarantees goals and provides an extra quality to the rotation.
Barça believes that, despite the ongoing issues with Financial Fair Play, the team will have sufficient leeway to strengthen this and some other position. Additionally, Laporta and his board continue trying to close deals that ensure Barça remains compliant with the rule.
Problems in the Rotation
One of the reasons why Barça needs to strengthen its attack is the situation of Robert Lewandowski. At 36 years old, the forward remains a key piece in Flick's scheme, but his match load is a long-term concern. He can't play everything next season and the team needs an alternative plan that guarantees goals without relying solely on him.
Additionally, the club is not only looking for a center forward but also wants a player who can compete and give rest to Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on the wings. The demanding schedule means the team needs depth in its squad, and having an striker who can perform in different offensive positions would be an ideal solution for Hansi.
Isak and Gyökeres, Very Appealing but Very Expensive
Among the names that have been mentioned the most in recent weeks are Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish forward from Newcastle and the Swedish striker from Sporting de Portugal have been linked with Barça due to their goal-scoring ability. However, both signings present a significant obstacle: their price.
Both Isak and Gyökeres have excessive market values and their clubs are not willing to let them go for less than 100M euros. With Barcelona's financial situation still conditioned by financial fair play, undertaking a signing of this magnitude seems complicated. Therefore, the club is considering other alternatives that might better fit its economic reality.
A Premier League '9' Is Offered to Barça
Given the difficulty of signing Isak or Gyökeres, Barça is alert to possible market opportunities. According to 'El Nacional', Darwin Núñez, Liverpool's forward, has reportedly offered himself to the Catalan club. The Uruguayan, who hasn't quite fit in with the English team, would be looking for an exit, and Barcelona could be his ideal destination.
Liverpool, meanwhile, wouldn't look unfavorably on a summer sale if an interesting offer comes in. This makes Núñez a more viable option in economic terms. With his physical power, speed, and goal-scoring instinct, the Uruguayan striker could fit into the blaugrana scheme and become an addition that elevates the team's rotation.