Barcelona's search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski appears to be expanding beyond La Liga and deep into Serie A. According to new reporting from Fichajes, Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has once again emerged as a name of serious interest within the Catalan club's sporting department. With Barça planning for the future of their forward line, the Argentine striker is seen as one of the few profiles capable of delivering both immediate impact and long-term value.
Barcelona are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Osasuna. Joan García will be in goal for Hansi Flick's side and will have Jules Kounde, Paul Cubarsi, Gerard Martin and Alejandro Balde in front of him in defence. Eric Garcia and Pedri will be the two holding midfielders. Roony Bardghji, Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford will be the three attacking midfielders. Ferran Torres will lead the line for Barcelona.
The 18-year-old is back to full fitness this season after a long spell out injured but has been used carefully by Hansi Flick so far in the 2025-26 campaign. His situation has sparked talk of a move but Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona have "completedly ruled out" the possibility of Bernal going out on loan. Barcelona are instead hoping that Bernal can play more of a role in the second half of the season
Honestly, with the work he's doing, can you imagine if he wins something at the end of the season? I'd probably say, okay, that's okay. In my case, after almost seven years, I have achieved it with Arsenal. I think it's time to look for something else'. I would understand. Well, look, Barcelona is one of the best clubs in the world. I will return to Spain and the lifestyle is good for my family'.
There's some very good news for this one as Barça get two crucial midfield reinforcements in Frenkie de Jong, back after a bout with the flu, and Fermín López, who's recovered from a minor calf issue and is back in the squad. That leaves only four first team players out for this one, as Marc-André ter Stegen (back), Dani Olmo (shoulder) and Gavi (knee) are ruled out through injury while Ronald Araujo remains away from the team for mental health reasons.