Barcelona plot €70m plan to sign Manchester United and Arsenal target as long-term Robert Lewandowski successor: Reports
According to Sport (via Barca Universal), Barcelona are interested in signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The Sweden international is believed to be Robert Lewandowski's long-term replacement.
Barca plan to sign Gyokeres for a reported €70 million next summer and then loan him back to Sporting for a full season. This would allow Lewandowski to run down his contract at Camp Nou, which expires in June 2026.
Gyokeres has been one of the most prolific strikers in Europe this season. The 26-year-old has scored 24 goals and registered four assists in 19 games across all competitions.
His brilliance hasn't gone unnoticed as the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal are also interested in signing the Swede. If the deal with Barcelona materializes, Gyokeres could enhance Hansi Flick's attack given his outstanding finishing proficiency.
According to Transfermarkt, Gyokeres has a €100 million release clause in his current contract with Sporting. He's also contracted at the club till June 2028. This implies that Barcelona might have to trigger his release clause if they intend to sign him ahead of other teams.
2 Saudi Pro League giants interested in signing Ansu Fati from Barcelona: Reports
Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are interested in signing Ansu Fati in the upcoming transfer window, according to a report by Fichajes.net. Fati is a player that was tipped to replace Lionel Messi at Camp Nou earlier in his career.
However, several injury setbacks have affected his ability to remain consistent in recent times. His lack of consistency has also affected his playing time, and he has been moved down the pecking order in the left-wing position under Hansi Flick.
This season, the 22-year-old has registered seven appearances for La Blaugrana, totaling just 158 minutes on the pitch. Given Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr’s interest in signing the Spaniard, Barca's hierarchy could be willing to sell him if the valuation is right.
Fati is currently recovering from a muscle injury and is valued at €15 million by Transfermarkt. The proceeds from his potential sale could be used to finance the purchase of a left-winger that could compete with Raphinha.