Barcelona are seeking a successor to Robert Lewandowski and have widened their list of attacking options. The club made an initial enquiry about Alexander Sørloth’s situation at Atletico Madrid, but contact did not progress. Other clubs are also tracking Sørloth, including Everton, though the player is not convinced about that destination. At this stage, a move to Barcelona appears unlikely. Sørloth’s inclusion in internal discussions indicates Barcelona’s sporting department expects elite forward signings to be difficult in the current market. Barcelona continue monitoring higher-profile targets such as Julián Álvarez, João Pedro, and Harry Kane, with a €100 million budget for the number 9 role, while Álvarez remains the favourite due to versatility and fit with Hansi Flick’s style.
"Barcelona's search for life after Robert Lewandowski is becoming increasingly complicated, as the club has decided to widen the list of attacking names. While the biggest dream targets remain players capable of transforming the frontline immediately, Barcelona are also preparing contingency plans in case financial limitations once again make the market difficult to navigate."
"According to fresh reports from Matteo Moretto (h/t Carpetas FCB), Barcelona recently asked about the striker's situation, although the contact never advanced beyond an initial enquiry. Meanwhile, other clubs are also monitoring the Atletico Madrid forward closely. Everton have been credited with concrete interest, although the player himself is not convinced by that destination for now."
"Adding to that, the journalist notes that at this stage, the possibility of a transfer to Barcelona appears unlikely too. Still, the fact that Sørloth's name has entered Barcelona's internal discussions reveals an important detail about the club's current transfer strategy. Simply put, the sporting department at the club knows signing elite forwards in the current market will not be simple."
"Despite the enquiry surrounding Sørloth, who has scored 20 goals and an assist this season, Barcelona remain focused on higher-profile names. In that context, the club continue monitoring players such as Julian Alvarez, Joao Pedro and Harry Kane, with a transfer budget of €100 million to strengthen the number 9 position. Among those names, Alvarez remains the favourite because of his versatility, pressing intensity and suitability for Flick's style of football."
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