Barcelona explores striker options after missing Julián Álvarez
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Barcelona is in search of a No. 9 striker after failing to secure Julián Álvarez as their primary target. The club's interest comes amid ongoing transfer strategies this summer as they aim to bolster their attacking options. With Álvarez no longer on the table, alternative players are now being considered. The situation reflects Barcelona's urgency to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
- •Barcelona targets a No. 9 striker this summer.
- •Julián Álvarez is no longer a viable option.
- •The club evaluates alternative players for the role.
- •Strengthening the attack is crucial for upcoming competitions.
- 8:56 AMESPN Soccer — If Barcelona want a striker like Julián Álvarez, they have to sign one of these guys
"Barcelona want a No. 9 striker but have been unable to land their first-choice target of Julián Álvarez. Who should they go for instead? And what do the stats tell us?
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