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Looking ahead to the summer of 2025, FC Barcelona is weighing the possibility of signing a top-level center forward to replace Robert Lewandowski as the club’s main number 9.
With the club returning to the 1:1 rule, there is scope for a big move in the summer. And two names in particular – Erling Haaland and Viktor Gyokeres – have become the preferred targets of the blaugrana sports management.
However, signing either player will not be easy, as a move for Haaland could cost around €200 million and would also require a sizeable contract.
As for Gyokeres, it might be available for a more affordable price, but competition for its services appears to be growing rapidly.
Real Madrid, Man United and City want Gyokeres
As reported by Sky Sport Germany, Barcelona is not the only European elite interested in the services of Viktor Gyokeres.
Premier League champions Manchester City and local rivals Manchester United are tracking the 26-year-old Sporting CP striker.
Furthermore, Barça’s arch-nemesis Real Madrid are also keeping an eye on the centre-forward along with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
It’s no secret that Gyokeres’ stock has skyrocketed over the last season and a half. The Swedish international has become one of Europe’s most prolific goalscorers and has already scored 30 goals this season in 28 games.
Given his exceptional return, it is no surprise that a host of top teams are interested in signing the striker, including Barcelona.
However, interest from other clubs such as Manchester United, who have signed former Sporting CP coach Rubén Amorim, Real Madrid and Manchester City, could pose a challenge for the Catalan heavyweights.
The report suggests that Gyokeres could be available for a fee of around €60-70 million in the summer of 2025. What remains to be seen is whether Barcelona decide to go after him or opt to keep Lewandowski for one more season.
