Overview
- Reports in Spain say Barcelona have made a new centre-forward their top focus for summer 2026, with Robert Lewandowski’s future unresolved despite his desire to stay and outside interest noted from Fenerbahce and Saudi clubs.
- Victor Osimhen is being monitored as a potential successor, though Galatasaray’s €75m outlay and a contract to 2029 point to a costly, complex deal likely requiring the player’s push and Barca meeting 1:1 registration rules.
- Karl Etta Eyong and Serhou Guirassy are viewed as more attainable options, with Eyong having a €30m clause for LaLiga clubs (€40m for Premier League sides) and seeking clarity on his next move in January while remaining on loan at Levante.
- Sporting director Deco has publicly played down the need to buy a classic No. 9 now, noting Ferran Torres as an internal option and stressing that only an exceptional market chance would change the plan.
- Coverage suggests Barcelona prefer a physically dominant penalty-area striker, while elite names such as Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez are considered unrealistic under current financial constraints.