Barcelona targets Julian Alvarez to replace Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski's decision to leave FC Barcelona has opened a striker vacancy at the Catalan club. Barcelona's top transfer priority is Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, whom they have offered around €100 million for, but Atlético Madrid has not responded to the proposal and is expected to keep the player for the next season.

Spanish media note that while Barcelona received unrelated interest in Victor Osimhen, the club remains focused on Alvarez, citing his pressing ability and fit with coach Hansi Flick's tactics. The transfer remains stalled pending Atlético's decision.