FC Barcelona continues to plan for the upcoming season, with strengthening the attacking line being one of the key decisions made by coach Hansi Flick. Despite having Robert Lewandowski in the squad, the German coach believes that the team needs a striker capable of competing with him and providing additional attacking options.
In this regard, according to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig is considered one of the club’s preferred options. The 21-year-old player has shown remarkable talent, making him one of the most promising young strikers in Europe.
Lewandowski remains the main striker at Barcelona, but his performances this season have raised some questions. Despite continuing to score goals at the age of 36, he is no longer the unstoppable striker he once was. Having worked with Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, Flick understands that the team needs competition for the Polish striker in order to maintain his best level of performance.
The German coach is looking for a young striker with physical fitness, speed, and the ability to score goals, qualities that Šeško fully possesses. The player, standing at 1.95 meters tall, combines strength, skill, and excellent aerial ability, making him an ideal fit for Flick’s system.
Šeško has attracted the attention of many European clubs due to his impressive performances with RB Leipzig. This season, he has demonstrated his ability to score and play as a central striker in the penalty box, as well as his capability to move to the flanks and interact with his teammates.
The release clause for Šeško, which is estimated to be between €50-60 million, remains one of the main obstacles for Barcelona in their pursuit of the player. This amount is high given the club’s current financial situation. However, Barcelona’s board is working on various solutions to make the deal possible, including the potential sale of some players to fund the transfer.
Moreover, Leipzig is not easily willing to part with their player, as he is a key figure in their project. However, the attraction of playing for Barcelona and under the guidance of Flick could be crucial in convincing Šeško to make the move.
Although Lewandowski remains an essential part of the team, signing Šeško could mark the beginning of a new phase for Barcelona’s attack. Flick aims to build a strong offensive team with multiple options, and signing Šeško is a significant step toward achieving this goal.
The outcome of the negotiations and the club’s ability to finalize the deal will determine the future of this transfer, but it is clear that Flick intends not to rely solely on Lewandowski. He has made Benjamin Šeško one of the team’s key attacking priorities for the future.