Barcelona identify three blockbuster candidates to replace Lewandowski; €100 million kept aside
Barcelona is actively searching for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is set to leave the club. The Catalan giants have identified Julian Alvarez, Joao Pedro, and Harry Kane as their top candidates. While Kane is seen as the most challenging to sign, Alvarez is viewed as the priority target due to his fit within the team's system.
- ▪Barcelona has set aside €100 million to find a new striker.
- ▪Julian Alvarez is considered the priority target for the club.
- ▪Harry Kane's signing is complicated due to his contract with Bayern Munich.
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