Barcelona face a crucial decision over the veteran superstar’s future; three possible replacements identified

Barcelona faces an important decision regarding Robert Lewandowski’s position ahead of the upcoming summer transfer market.

According to SPORT, the club is currently debating whether to sign a world-class striker to bolster their attack. As Lewandowski approaches his 37th birthday, there is pressure to secure a long-term solution.

Current options being considered include top-tier forwards such as Viktor Gyokeres, Darwin Nunezand Victor Osimhenbut each one comes with a problem.

Barcelona needs to address this soon

Barcelona’s sports management and Hansi Flick have made it clear that the team needs more depth up front, as the club cannot rely solely on Lewandowski, who has been the main striker for years.

The lack of clear backing for him has raised concerns and the situation needs to be addressed to avoid overloading the Polish striker.

While Lewandowski is still performing at a high level, his age means Barcelona will need to plan for the future.

What happened to Jonathan David?

Originally, the plan was to sign a younger, more promising player who could be signed at an affordable price. One of the potential candidates was Jonathan David from Lille.

However, his style of play does not fully adapt to Barcelona’s needs and the financial demands of the agreement are important.

Although David is available on a free transfer, the total cost of signing him, including signing bonus and wages over a five-year contract, would amount to around €80 million. This price made the deal less attractive for the club.

What’s next?

To explore other options, Barcelona sporting director Deco has been investigating other players on the market.

Gyokeres, Núñez and Osimhen are names that have been mentioned, but there is a clear understanding that these players could not coexist with Lewandowski in the squad.

As the season progresses, Barcelona’s goal is for Lewandowski to maintain his form and play enough games to trigger an automatic contract renewal for another year.

Lewandowski is happy at Barcelona and has no intention of leaving, but the club will be open to talks depending on how the season develops.