Pavlidis sneaks into Barcelona's plans

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Vangelis Pavlidis, Greek forward from Benfica, has climbed positions on Barcelona's list for this transfer window. The Catalan club continues to consider Julián Álvarez as their top priority for the forward position, but difficulties in that operation have led the sporting director to activate alternatives, including the Greek striker, as reported by Foot Mercato.

The interest in Pavlidis comes at a time when Barça is seeking a center forward following Robert Lewandowski's departure, while also keeping negotiations open for the Argentine international from Atlético Madrid. The economic difference between both operations explains why the club is now exploring other avenues.

Vangelis Pavlidis, a convincing option for Barcelona

Barça's technical department continues working to bring in a forward that fits Hansi Flick's system. Julián Álvarez remains the number one target, but Atlético Madrid remains firm on not negotiating under the conditions proposed by Barça, forcing them to consider other options.

In this scenario appears Vangelis Pavlidis, at 27 years old, who has solidified his position as one of the most reliable scorers in Portuguese football. The forward is under contract with Benfica until 2029, having joined the Lisbon club in the summer of 2024 from AZ Alkmaar.

The profile of the Greek international also meets one of the technical staff's priorities: a forward with the ability to finish plays but also to participate in offensive build-up. This versatility has made his name gain prominence in recent weeks in Barça's planning.

Vangelis Pavlidis's performance at Benfica

The numbers support Pavlidis's candidacy. The striker has had five consecutive seasons surpassing the 20-goal mark, with three of them scoring over 30 goals across all competitions. Before joining Benfica, he had already excelled at AZ Alkmaar, becoming one of the most productive strikers in the Eredivisie.

His start to the current season has further strengthened his candidacy. Just this week, he scored a poker of goals in the Europa League qualifiers against Saint Gallen, a performance that once again put him in the spotlight of the European market.

Currently, Vangelis Pavlidis's market value is around 40 million euros, a significantly lower figure compared to the investment required for signing Julián Álvarez, whose transfer could exceed 100 million euros.

Vangelis Pavlidis's future depends on the Julián Álvarez operation

Barcelona's priority remains closing the deal for Julián Álvarez, but the club does not want to indefinitely prolong a negotiation that remains stalled. Joan Laporta has publicly acknowledged an offer for the Argentine forward, yet Atlético maintains its stance and is not willing to let the player leave.

Meanwhile, Vangelis Pavlidis continues to gain traction as an alternative. If Barcelona confirms that the Julián Álvarez route becomes unattainable in the coming weeks, the Benfica forward could become one of the main options to strengthen the attack before the transfer window closes.

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