FC Barcelona celebrated a victory of enormous value at the Cívitas Metropolitano, where they defeated Atlético Madrid in a key match for the fight in LaLiga. However, the sports management of the blaugrana team has no time to relax and is already working on planning for the next season. A signing that seemed absolutely priority was that of a center forward to give Robert Lewandowski a rest, but the club's great desire has become complicated in recent days.
Alexander Isak, the Swedish forward from Newcastle United, was one of the names on Barça's list. His mobility, technical quality, and goal-scoring instinct fit perfectly with the blaugrana play style. However, his signing has become a real chimera after Newcastle won the FA Cup, defeating Liverpool at Wembley.
This title is the first for the 'Magpies' since 1969, and it has strengthened the position of the English club, which now has even less intention of parting with its star. Newcastle had already set a very high price for their forward: 150 million euros. It's not Barça's idea to spend so much on a substitute number 9, considering Lewandowski and Ferran.
Unreal Figures for Barça
An absolutely unaffordable figure for Barcelona, which continues to have Financial Fair Play issues and can't afford such a large outlay. The blaugrana board had hoped that the player could force his departure, but after winning the English cup. Alexander Isak seems more committed than ever to Eddie Howe's project, although there are other teams that can bet strongly on him.
Barça's intention was to find a reliable replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward remains a key piece in the team, but his minutes load is concerning. With 36 years on the horizon, his performance remains high, although Hansi Flick considers it essential to manage his playing time to avoid injuries and maintain his freshness in decisive matches.
Ferran Takes the Alternative
Without the possibility of signing Isak, the club will have to look for more accessible alternatives in the market. Deco and the sports management consider that the possible solution could be within the current blaugrana squad. Ferran Torres has shown himself to be a versatile player, capable of playing as a center forward when the team needs it.
The former Manchester City player has improved his performance this season and has shown greater goal-scoring prowess. Ferran is playing an important role as a game-changer, and many believe he is capable of replacing the Polish player. The plan remains to count on both, and the club is clear that they won't do anything crazy for anyone.
With the economic limitation imposed by LaLiga and Newcastle's refusal to negotiate for Isak, the search for a top-level forward will be more complicated than expected. Joan Laporta and Deco will have to be creative to strengthen the squad without compromising the club's finances. Other names like Dusan Vlahovic, Darwin Núñez, or Viktor Gyokeres are currently ruled out.