Flick demands the signing of a number 9 for 2026: Barcelona's 3 options

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FC Barcelona is already working on a stellar signing to replace Robert Lewandowski and has outlined three elite names to take his place: Erling Haaland, Julián Álvarez, and Alexander Isak. Aware that the Polish striker is entering his last season as an undisputed starter, the Barcelona sports management has begun the search for a new scorer to lead the next era in the club's forward line.

The gradual farewell of Lewandowski has prompted Joan Laporta and Deco to consider an ambitious operation. The priority is to add a modern center-forward capable of fitting into Hansi Flick's style of play, with mobility, goal-scoring ability, and spatial awareness. In this context, the Swede Isak and the Argentine Julián Álvarez emerge as leading candidates. Both stand out for their versatility in the attacking front and their ability to combine, two key virtues for the possession and pressing model advocated by the German coach.

Hansi Flick wants a top number 9 for 2026

The cost for any of them would exceed 90 million euros, a figure that in other seasons would have been unaffordable but now falls within the club's financial plan as it continues to reduce wage mass and adjust its sports structure. In fact, part of the plan includes possible loans and strategic transfers to strengthen other positions at low cost.

However, President Laporta's real dream remains Erling Haaland. Although signing him seems complex due to his high salary and release clause, the Norwegian has not had his best season at Manchester City, and some voices close to him do not rule out a departure if the 'citizens' fail to shine in Europe again. Barça's idea is to approach the player with a young and ambitious project, led by talents like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, or Gavi, and an offensive model that would allow him to unleash his full scoring potential.

Barça knows that signing Haaland is a different level of commitment, probably intended for the summer of 2026. Meanwhile, both Isak and Álvarez emerge as immediate options, with more feasible negotiations and a quicker integration into the team dynamic. Whichever is chosen, the transition in the forward line is underway, and the club is gearing up to invest heavily in Lewandowski's successor.

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