Barcelona Reportedly Targeting Erling haaland as Long-Term Lewandowski Successor
Barcelona has identified Erling Haaland as a potential replacement for robert Lewandowski,according to reports surfacing amidst speculation about the Polish striker’s future. While Lewandowski remains a key figure at the Camp Nou,Barcelona’s sporting director,Deco,is reportedly initiating groundwork for a future attacking overhaul,with Haaland at the top of the list.
The move comes as Lewandowski, 35, approaches the twilight of his career and with Barcelona continually seeking to maintain its position as a European footballing powerhouse. Securing Haaland, currently at Manchester City, would represent a significant statement of intent, though any pursuit would likely be contingent on financial considerations and the player’s own willingness to consider a transfer.
Elsewhere in European football, Manchester United are reportedly prepared to offer cash plus 20-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga, who is valued at €80m by the Spanish club and also attracting interest from Chelsea and newcastle United. Atlético Madrid continue to monitor Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, having previously shown interest during the summer transfer window.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is reportedly contemplating a departure from the club,with West Ham United,Everton,and Flamengo all potential destinations. AC Milan are tracking both Thomas Kristensen and Oumar Solet,center backs from Udinese,with Solet possibly costing around €30m – double the price tag of his teammate. West Ham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa are all monitoring the situation of AC Milan midfielder ruben loftus-Cheek.
Celtic’s chances of signing Chelsea winger raheem Sterling could hinge on the appointment of Brendan Rodgers, while Roma, Juventus, and Stade Rennais are all showing interest in Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, currently on loan at Cagliari.