Barcelona โคPreparing for Post-Lewandowski Era, identifyโค Four Striker Targetsโ for 2026
Barcelona has begun a extensive search for a long-term replacement for veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contractโข expires at the end of the current season. club officials recognize โsecuring a successor is a critical strategic decision, and are evaluating options despite ongoing financial constraints.
The sporting departmentโฃ is considering a rangeโ of profiles, from high-profile targets to more affordable alternatives. Julian Alvarez of Manchester City is โconsideredโ the “ideal successor” internally, lauded for his versatility and work rate. However, acquiring Alvarezโค would require a significant financial investment thatโ may prove challenging for Barcelona.
Bayern Munich’sโ Harry Kane โis โalso โคunder close examination. His contract with the German club extends toโฃ 2027, potentially forcing a sale next summer. A transfer fee โคof approximately โฌ60 โขmillion โis anticipated.
Barcelona is โขalso exploringโฃ more โคeconomicalโค options. Etta Eyong has been identified as โa “low-cost” solution, with aโ projected transfer fee potentially reaching โฌ30 million, despiteโ an initial release value of โฌ15 million.Additionally,โค the club is monitoring Serhou Guirassyโ of Borussia Dortmund, โwho could be availableโข for around โฌ60 million โdespite his contract running until 2028.
The summer โof 2026 is โexpectedโฃ to be pivotal in shaping the future of Barcelona’s โฃattack.
