Barcelona are still in contention for all titles this season, but inside the dressing room, there is growing debate about the need for a more flexible and mobile striker, one who would better suit the style of play of the team’s young players.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” Pedri and Lamine Yamal, two of Barcelona’s most prominent players, believe that having a number 9 striker with greater mobility and the ability to link the lines would contribute to improving their performances and help the team achieve a qualitative leap in its level.
There is no doubt that Robert Lewandowski is still a deadly goalscorer, as he has maintained a good scoring rate this season. However, his lack of movement in some matches has raised doubts in some parts of the dressing room.
Pedri and Lamine Yamal, who usually assume the role of playmaker in the final third, are missing a striker who is characterized by active participation in the circulation of the ball rather than just waiting inside the penalty area. The two players have shared this opinion with their close circles, and according to sources within the club, they believe that having a more capable striker who can link up and attack spaces can enhance the team’s offensive power. The striker they want at Barcelona is Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
Alexander Isak, the Newcastle United striker, has great technical ability and is considered capable of linking the lines. However, signing him seems more complicated due to his high price, and Laporta will not give up on this deal.
Although Lewandowski remains a key player in the team’s attack, Barcelona have already begun studying the possibility of letting him go in the summer if a good offer arrives. His age and high salary are factors that could affect his long-term continuity at the club.
Furthermore, the support of Pedri and Lamine Yamal for the offensive change could accelerate the management’s plans to search for a new number 9 striker. Deco and Joan Laporta are currently exploring the options available in the market, but the final decision will depend on the club’s financial situation. If Barcelona can make some significant sales, signing a new striker could become a top priority.