Barça expects a dip in January, but is already considering a new center forward to replace Robert Lewandowski next summer. Two players dominate the shortlist: Julián Alvarez and Karl Etta Eyong.
Deco, the technical director, also calmed expectations by explaining to Chain Being : “It is very difficult to find players to strengthen the squad in January. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a success story, but he was a special case due to his conflict with Arsenal. I don’t see any similar cases currently. » A message confirmed by Joan Laporta, even if the president opened the door to a big summer operation. “Barça are ready to invest in a major transfer”he assured, clearly implying the succession of Lewandowski.
If Alvarez remains the absolute dream, his price close to 200 million euros makes the operation impossible. Barça is therefore turning to other profiles, notably that of Etta Eyong. The 22-year-old Cameroonian has been followed for several months, he who is sparkling at Levante with six goals and three assists in fifteen matches. In addition, he has an affordable clause of 30 million euros. According to The Athletichis name comes up insistently. To be continued.
