Barcelona prioritising two other positions before centre-back signing - Romano | Barca Universal

"With Robert Lewandowski set to leave, Barcelona should have enough economic space to return to the 1:1 rule this coming summer, which in turn could boost the club's prospects in the market. One of the team's priorities is to bring in a new central defender. Alessandro Bastoni was identified as the ideal target, but it appears Barcelona's talks with Inter have cooled."

"According to Fabrizio Romano, the Catalans are also eyeing reinforcements in the goalscoring department by signing a top striker. They are looking for a winger as well. This is hardly surprising as Deco has been keen on reducing the club's reliance on Lamine Yamal. A new winger, therefore, could be the need of the hour."

"As for the striker. Lewandowski's departure will leave a gaping hole in the number nine role, and the club must sign a top striker to fill in his shoes. Who are Barcelona going after? Barcelona were keen on Julian Alvarez for the striker role earlier this summer. But due to economic complications, they have set their sights on Joao Pedro lately."

"Deco has already held talks with Pedro's agents in London this past week, with Barça exploring the possibility of a move this summer. As for the flanks, the club would ideally like to sign a low-cost alternative, with Ez Abde being considered one of the options. Romano adds that Barcelona's transfer activity this summer will depend on exits, as the club look to generate enough room to bring in a new star."

Barcelona expects enough financial room after Robert Lewandowski’s departure to return to the 1:1 rule in the coming summer, which could improve market prospects. A priority is signing a new central defender, with Alessandro Bastoni previously targeted, though talks with Inter have cooled. Reinforcements are also sought in attack, including a top striker to replace the number nine role left by Lewandowski and a winger to reduce reliance on Lamine Yamal. Barcelona have explored Julian Alvarez earlier this summer but shifted toward Joao Pedro due to economic complications. Deco held talks with Joao Pedro’s agents in London, while Ez Abde is considered as a low-cost flank option. Transfer activity depends on player exits to create room for a new star.

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