Barcelona paying close attention to the situation of Manchester City striker

Entering a crucial phase of their sporting project, Barcelona have begun identifying targets that could formulate the new cornerstones of their future, planning ahead beyond some of their veterans who are now in the twilight of their careers.

One such point of interest whose name has been circulating in the media recently has been Bayer Leverkusen midfield prodigy Florian Wirtz.

Barcelona have been interested in Wirtz for a long time, but as has been the case recently, their financial woes are a major roadblock towards these big moves.

A tremendous new development has emerged now, as SPORT report that Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, who Xavi Hernandez is a big fan of.

The perfect Lewandowski replacement

Robert Lewandowski is in his second season as a Barça player and has a contract until June 2026, but despite being a consummate professional and taking great care of his body, he is 35 and is showing signs of slowing down.

The Pole has also already been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and even though there is no indication of it materialising at the moment, it cannot be ruled out in the future.

Last season, Alvarez largely played second fiddle to Erling Haaland, but now his prominence with the Cityzens is rising.

He has played a total of thirteen games this season, scoring six goals and providing five assists. Of those thirteen games eleven have been as a starter.

After his remarkable World Cup-winning campaign with Argentina, his rise to prominence means his stock will have increased a lot.

If the club manage to stabilise the books a bit more, they could go for the striker and have him form a remarkable pairing with the incoming Vitor Roque in what would be a sensational strike partnership for the future in Barcelona.

According to SPORT’s reports, the City man is also believed to have an exit clause, which is not astronomical, making an approach for him next summer very feasible – provided there is silverware to back it.