Barcelona considers striker signing as window deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Barcelona is exploring options to strengthen their center-forward position as the transfer window nears its end. With Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres recently departing, the team currently lacks senior attacking depth. The club has focused on signing Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid, but sources indicate that if a deal cannot be finalized soon, Barcelona may enter the season with their existing squad. Transfer journalist Nil Sola reports that the club does not believe other available players would improve their team if the Alvarez acquisition fails.
- •Barcelona is searching for a new center-forward this summer.
- •Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres have left the club.
- •Julián Alvarez is the primary target from Atlético Madrid.
- •If Alvarez isn't signed, Barcelona may not pursue any other forwards.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona make surprise striker signing call
"The brass at La Liga giants Barcelona have early this week made a considerable call when it comes to the club’s ongoing search for reinforcements at centre-forward.This comes as the possibility of t...
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