Barça is still looking for a top-level forward to strengthen their attack, but it seems that one of their main targets is getting further away. Alexander Isak, the young Swedish forward from Newcastle, had become the priority for the Catalan team.
Isak's Dream, Almost Impossible for Barça
At 25 years old, Alexander Isak is shining in the Premier League with Newcastle. His skill, speed, and scoring ability have made teams worldwide set their sights on him. Barça, as expected, was no exception and set their eyes on him as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is already 35 years old.
However, the situation with Isak is far from simple. The Swedish forward has caught the attention of major clubs, but the most determined to sign him is Liverpool. The English are willing to pay a historic sum for him, much higher than what Barça could afford.
Newcastle has set Isak's price at 150 million pounds (about 180 million euros). This figure would break the record for the most expensive signing in Liverpool's history, which was 85 million for Darwin Núñez in 2022. With that price, it seems that Barça's dream is fading.
The Perfect Replacement for Lewandowski
Although the initial goal of bringing Isak is almost ruled out, Barça is not left without options. The answer could be closer than it seems: Ferran Torres. The Spanish forward, who has been in Barça's squad since 2022, seems to have found his ideal role in the team.
The last match against Osasuna was key to showing his ability as a '9'. Ferran Torres scored the first goal and proved that, although not always a starter, he has the qualities to lead the blaugrana attack.
Pedri, Ferran Torres's Ally
In this process, Pedri has played an essential role. The Canarian midfielder has a great relationship with Ferran Torres, as they both shared many minutes in the Spanish national team. Moreover, Pedri has backed Ferran as Lewandowski's replacement, reinforcing the idea that Barça has a solution at home.
Ferran, meanwhile, has shown that he wants to stay at Barça and fight for his place. His desire for more minutes is clear, and his recent performance has been a direct message to Hansi: he is ready to take on the responsibility of being the team's '9'.