Barcelona know that sooner quite later, they might want to signal a substitute for Robert Lewandowski. After the signing of Vitor Roque didn’t work out, the Blaugrana are actually looking forward to the approaching summer time markets.
Based on Sport, it has left the Blaugrana Sporting Director Deco with a tough selection. Whereas the dream signing for President Joan Laporta could also be Erling Haaland, the popular choice is Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. He’s all however sure to depart Portugal subsequent 12 months, and will likely be accessible for between €60-70m, a worth the Catalan giants really feel is greater than worth for a high striker.
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Nevertheless the query mark is over Lewandowski. The Polish striker has been in fantastic kind this season, and has acknowledged his want to stay on the high stage for a number of extra years to return. His contract is more likely to be robotically prolonged for subsequent season, and understanding what his intentions are will likely be key to the Gyokeres determination.
If they don’t go for him, the priority is that they are going to be unable to seek out one other ahead of the identical high quality for the same worth within the following summers. Relying on how Lewandowski does within the second half of the season, that might additionally carry ahead the choice. It appears unlikely Gyokeres could be prepared to share the highlight with Lewandowski.
Earlier experiences have acknowledged that Deco is eager to usher in one other ahead in the summertime, to reduce the burden on Lewandowski’s ageing legs. The likes of Lille’s Jonathan David, who’s out of contract subsequent 12 months, have been prompt as a less expensive recruit, than a bigger addition to guide the road for the approaching years.