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Barcelona ready to give up 20-goal striker in an attempt to sign top attacking target
TL;DR
Barcelona is considering selling their 20-goal striker to secure a deal for top target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. The club sees Alvarez as a long-term solution for their goalscoring issues.
Key points
- Barcelona is ready to sell a 20-goal striker.
- Julian Alvarez is Barcelona's top target for the summer transfer window.
- Robert Lewandowski's future at Barcelona is uncertain.
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Barcelona ready to give up 20-goal striker in an attempt to sign top attacking target
As we move closer to the summer transfer window, Barcelona are growing seemingly keen on striking a breakthrough with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez.
The Argentine international is the club’s undisputed number one target heading into the summer transfer window.
With Robert Lewandowski facing an uncertain future at Camp Nou, Barcelona view Alvarez as the ideal long-term solution to the club’s goalscoring problems.
Barcelona ready to give up Ferran
According to El Pais, Barcelona are ready to give up on Ferran Torres in an attempt to sweeten the Julian Alvarez deal.
The Catalans believe Ferran has no place in the club’s plans if they are to sign Alvarez in the coming summer, and therefore, see him as a disposable unit.
Having scored many goals for Barcelona in recent years, Ferran has a sizable market value and Barcelona are looking to tap into it by offering him as a makeweight.
Q&A
Why is Barcelona willing to sell their 20-goal striker?
Barcelona aims to sell their striker to facilitate the signing of Julian Alvarez, who is seen as a key solution to their scoring challenges.
Who is Julian Alvarez and why is he a target for Barcelona?
Julian Alvarez is an Argentine international forward, and Barcelona considers him their top target to address their offensive needs.
What is Robert Lewandowski's future at Barcelona?
Robert Lewandowski's future at Barcelona is uncertain, prompting the club to seek alternatives like Julian Alvarez.
