The Spanish newspaper AS reports that Barcelona’s management is highly unlikely to sign a new striker in the upcoming summer transfer window, even if Robert Lewandowski leaves when his contract at Camp Nou expires.
Barcelona has been linked with several top strikers recently as a potential replacement for Lewandowski, most notably Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez.
It was then suggested that due to Barcelona’s precarious financial situation, the club might opt for less expensive attacking options, specifically mentioning the young striker Carl Iheanacho, who has been delivering impressive performances in La Liga recently.
However, according to AS’s latest report, there is serious consideration within Barcelona of not signing a new striker and instead allocating funds to other positions that need strengthening. This comes after Ferran Torres proved himself over two seasons and demonstrated his ability to perfectly fill the void left by Lewandowski’s departure.
There is great appreciation for Torres’ recent performances, which has led Joan Laporta’s administration to hold onto him despite lucrative offers from the English Premier League. There is also an intention to enter into negotiations with him to renew his contract and offer him a further pay rise.
Torres wants to stay at Barcelona at all costs and has closed the door on any offers he has received recently, especially given his excellent relationship with Hansi Flick and his confidence in the German coach’s ability to bring out the best in him.
It is worth noting that the 25-year-old Torres has participated in 22 matches for Barcelona this season, scoring 13 goals and providing one assist.
