This season, Barcelona veteran Lewandowski is still in good competitive shape, but the Pole is 37 years old after all, and his contract with the club will expire at the end of this season. Therefore, Barcelona needs to find a No. 9 player. "Daily Sports" revealed some information in this regard.

Barcelona is going through the process of lineup reorganization, and finding a new center has become the club's top priority. However, due to the current unsatisfactory economic situation of the club, they are unable to invest a lot of money in the summer transfer window to introduce a top center. This means that although the club hopes to sign a center forward this summer, they have not yet made a final decision on Lewandowski's future. Lewandowski clearly wants to stay at Barcelona, ​​but his hefty salary will need to be adapted to the club's new reality.

With limited salary space, Barcelona also needs to find a player who can maintain Lewandowski's level and make an immediate impact. This is undoubtedly a complex issue that leaves club management with very limited room for maneuver. Previously, sporting director Deco had considered Ferran Torres as Lewandowski's replacement. Last season, when Lewandowski was absent, Ferran Torres performed very well at the center position, scoring 19 goals and contributing 7 assists. But if Lewandowski eventually leaves the team, Barcelona will still need to find a new center candidate in the transfer market.

Potential candidates include Argentine striker Alvarez, but the deal has become more difficult because Atletico sold part of its stake to US fund Apollo (Apollo Sports Capital) and Maalemani became the new football director. In addition, England forward Kane is also one of the alternatives. His contract will expire in 2027, and Bayern may choose to sell him next summer. The transfer fee is expected to be about 60 million euros.

In addition, Cameroon forward Ayon is also regarded as a cost-effective choice. He performed well after joining Levante this summer for a transfer fee of 3 million euros. However, according to the terms of the contract, his minimum release fee after the end of the season is 15 million euros, and the actual transfer fee may reach 30 million euros. Finally, German media revealed that Barcelona is also paying attention to Gilasi. The Guinea international is one of the top scorers in the UEFA Champions League in the 2024-25 season, scoring a total of 13 goals. His contract with Dortmund will expire in 2028, and the transfer fee is estimated to be 60 million euros.

Currently, Barcelona is facing multiple choices, and this decision will have an important impact on the future of the club. For Deco, this is also one of the biggest challenges he has faced since becoming sporting director.