Barcelona eye another World Cup winner as backup for Julian Alvarez – report

Barcelona eye another World Cup winner as backup for Julian Alvarez – report

It is well-established at this point that FC Barcelona are intent on signing a new striker in the summer transfer window.

Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid, in that regard, has emerged as the priority target for the Blaugrana, with the Argentine being seen as the ideal candidate to spearhead the attack.

However, several complications are expected in the deal for the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, which is why Barça are putting contingency plans in place.

Joao Pedro of Chelsea, to that end, is seen as a possible alternative, and now another name has emerged.

Barcelona like Lautaro Martinez

Indeed, according to Cadena SER, Barcelona like Inter Milan and Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez and see him as a possible backup option if Alvarez does not arrive.

The 28-year-old striker is someone that Barça have admired for a long time, and even came close to signing a while back.