Barcelona intends to strengthen the striker position in the next summer transfer market, as officials express their satisfaction with the performance of Robert Lewandowski.
Despite the confidence that coach Hansi Flick has in the player, the expiration of his contract on June 30 and his 36th birthday makes the club make future plans to replace him.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, due to the lack of a player in the team currently who can take on the responsibility of the role of “outright striker”, the Barcelona management, represented by club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, has begun searching for a reliable alternative.
The newspaper added that Erling Haaland remains a major target for President Laporta, but it represents a complicated option due to his high cost and Manchester City’s desire to keep him.
As a result, Barcelona has begun exploring alternative options, and the name of Victor Gyokres, who continues to shine at Sporting Lisbon, has become a focus of attention.
Gyokeres has shown remarkable progress since moving to Portugal, contributing to Sporting winning the Premier League title in his first season, achieving the title of best player and top scorer in the competition.
Despite the interest of major clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, he decided to stay with his team and attracted the attention of German coach Hansi Flick.
The newspaper indicated that Flick told Laporta that this Gyokeres will surpass the influence of Mbappe with Real Madrid due to the great scoring ability the player possesses, which Barcelona badly needs in the coming seasons.
In light of Gyokeres’ strong performance, Laporta and Deco’s doubts have faded, as the player is outperforming Haaland in some statistics this season and is now seen as an ideal alternative to Lewandowski thanks to many similarities between them.
It is estimated that the cost of signing Gyokeres could reach 80 million euros, which is a clause included in his contract with Sporting Lisbon.