The 4 candidates to replace Lewandowski at Barça

FC Barcelona faces a critical phase with the urgent need to remodel its attack. The imminent departure of Robert Lewandowski, who is ending his contract in the next few days to become a free agent, forces the board to act swiftly at the Camp Nou offices. The Barcelona transfer market remains hot.

Joan Laporta and Hansi Flick are working on a new sports project without the veteran Polish forward. To fill this gap, the technical staff is considering a list of four candidates with very diverse economic profiles: Julián Álvarez, Mikel Oyarzabal, Gabriel Jesus, and Fisnik Asllani.

FC Barcelona values Julián Álvarez and Mikel Oyarzabal as top priorities

The main desire of the Culés' board to lead the entity's offensive line is undoubtedly Julián Álvarez. The Argentine international wants to join the club, but negotiations with Atlético de Madrid have drastically complicated.

Atletico Madrid refuses to negotiate a transfer and directs the Catalan club to pay the full release clause of 500 million euros. The Argentine player scored 20 goals in 49 matches last season and has a contract until 2030.

Considering the apparent financial limitations around the Argentine, the profile of Mikel Oyarzabal emerges as a very solid alternative. The Real Sociedad forward fits into Flick's tactical board, demanding a mobile striker capable of leaving the box and linking up.

The star from San Sebastián benefits from an excellent chemistry built in the Spanish national team. The forward has a close relationship with key figures of the FC Barcelona locker room like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Fermín, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres. He scored 18 goals in 40 games and his contract expires in 2028.

FC Barcelona's options: Gabriel Jesus and Fisnik Asllani

The third option on the table represents a market opportunity in the Premier League. Brazilian Gabriel Jesus wishes to leave Arsenal, a team looking to profit from his definitive transfer during this summer's transfer window.

Despite the forward's physical injury woes, his technical qualities appeal to the German coach. With an estimated value between 20 and 30 million euros and a contract until 2027, he contributed with 6 goals and 2 assists in 27 matches.

The fourth alternative in Barcelona's technical staff's plans is the youth represented by Fisnik Asllani. The Kosovo international comes from a successful season in the German Bundesliga, defending Hoffenheim's interests.

His numbers from the last league season reflect a significant impact, accumulating 11 goals and 10 assists overall. Although he has a contract until the summer of 2029, the club sees Fisnik Asllani only as a secondary rotational piece.

FC Barcelona will push its financial options to try to unlock the path for Julián Álvarez before considering Mikel Oyarzabal or Gabriel Jesus. Deadlines are pressing for a new project needing to secure the goals from its area reference.

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