Barcelona keeping tabs on €40 million-rated striker with 15 goals this season

Barcelona have Robert Lewandowski to lead their line as the main centre-forward and have also secured a deal for Vitor Roque.

The teenage Brazilian is expected to arrive at the club during the January transfer window and given his form and potential, is seen as the long-term heir to the No. 9 slot.

As such, there is no immediate plan to sign a new striker at Barça, but as per SPORT, they are keeping their eyes open for any market opportunities and one player has seemingly caught their eye.

Santiago Gimenez on Barcelona’s report

Indeed, as per the report from SPORT, Barcelona are keeping tabs on Feyenoord and Mexico centre-forward Santiago ‘Santi’ Gimenez, who is enjoying a fine season in the Eredivisie.

We are talking about a player who has definitely exploded and who has already become a top-level striker since joining Feyenoord during the summer of 2022.

Gimenez joined Feyenoord from Cruz Azul last year and helped them win the Eredivisie in his debut campaign.

The 22-year-old forward has begun the 2023/24 campaign in red-hot form as well, having already netted 15 goals from 12 games in all competitions, while also registering three assists.

Not a priority, but an opportunity

In the current market, signing a quality striker can be an expensive affair, but Barcelona believe that Gimenez, whose market value stands at €40 million, will have a much more affordable price.

Barça sporting director Deco is very clear that the Blaugrana club must go for opportunities and, depending on what happens in the summer, he believes that it would be good to keep an eye on Gimenez.

Although the Mexican international is not a priority, there may be an opportunity to sign a striker and in that case, the club want to be ready to strike.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.