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*FC Barcelona* has set a clear roadmap to strengthen its attack following the imminent departure of *Robert Lewandowski*.
The Barcelona board, in coordination with *Hansi Flick*, is studying three top-level profiles to take on the role of center forward from next summer onwards, a strategic decision that will shape the club's sporting project: *Julián Álvarez, Harry Kane, and Dusan Vlahovic.*
Hansi Flick has made it clear that without a hierarchy striker, the team will lose competitiveness. In this scenario, a trio emerges that mixes experience, youth, and different contractual realities, all of which require precise planning within a club still under the pressure of Financial Fair Play.
FC Barcelona and the Route of Julián Álvarez
*FC Barcelona* is particularly interested in *Julián Álvarez*, seen in the offices as the ideal candidate due to his age, versatility, and exponential growth. At just 25 years old, with impressive stats at the start of this season, the Argentine has scored nine goals and provided four assists, ranking him as one of the most complete forwards in today's landscape.
Laporta sees in Álvarez a long-term project capable of leading the attack for several years. However, his departure would require a significant investment, a complex operation due to the financial restrictions the club has faced for over two seasons. Nevertheless, Álvarez's figure remains at the top of internal preferences.
Financial difficulties force the club to consider alternatives, but the player's performance and projection still make him a priority, even if his arrival depends on creative agreements or strategic sales within the current squad.

Harry Kane, the Experienced Option
FC Barcelona is also considering the name of *Harry Kane*, whose career in Germany continues to solidify his reputation as one of the most reliable scorers on the continent. At 32, the Englishman is in exceptional form, with 23 goals and three assists in just 17 games, making him an immediate guarantee.
Flick admires his ability to link up, game reading, and reliability in front of goal. The challenge lies in his existing contract and the cost of an operation that would not be easy for a club still striving to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
However, his experience is appealing to a team in need of offensive leadership in a project where young, developing players abound.

Dusan Vlahovic, the Affordable Alternative
In *FC Barcelona*'s analysis, *Dusan Vlahovic* also stands out, seeking his exit from Italy with his contract expiring next summer. The 25-year-old forward has scored six goals and provided one assist at the start of this season, emerging as the most economically accessible option of the three.
His availability as a free agent presents a valuable opportunity for a board constrained by financial concerns. Vlahovic would bring power, physical presence, and a classic number nine profile to a setup in need of more offensive depth.
The search for a substitute for Lewandowski underscores the importance of the upcoming summer market for a club fine-tuning its transition. The three alternatives offer different solutions, but they all share a common goal: to ensure that FC Barcelona maintains a competitive attack at a crucial stage of the sporting project.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 3 candidatos del Barcelona para sustituir a Lewandowski
