‘He informed me he would like to join Arsenal over Chelsea.’ Enzo Fernandez has confirmed that his £100 million International teammate wants to leave his club in January because he no longer enjoys playing for his current Club
Barcelona have clearly mapped out their strategic approach for the upcoming summer transfer window as they finalize their key priorities for squad strengthening. While the original expectation was that the Catalan giants would concentrate their resources on reinforcing their defensive line, it now appears the lion’s share of their transfer budget will be redirected toward acquiring a new center-forward.
The departure of Robert Lewandowski looks increasingly inevitable when the summer arrives, which would leave Barcelona dangerously thin at striker with only Ferran Torres as a dependable option for the position heading into next season. Making the situation even more precarious, Torres himself has just 18 months left on his existing deal, raising questions about his own long-term future. According to reports from both Sport and Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s primary objective during the summer window will be signing an established, proven striker rather than gambling on a young prospect who needs time to develop.
Recent speculation suggests the Blaugrana have initiated contact with Dusan Vlahovic, whose Juventus contract expires in the summer, making him available as a free agent. However, there’s considerable uncertainty about whether the Serbian international represents a genuine top option for Barcelona, especially considering his inconsistent form and struggles during several challenging seasons in Turin. Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong has also appeared on their radar as a potential target, though he would clearly be viewed as more of a developmental investment given his limited experience—having only broken into La Liga action in 2025.
Barcelona will prioritize Julian Alvarez if they achieve 1:1 financial compliance
The player who keeps appearing most frequently in Barcelona transfer rumors is Julian Alvarez. Sporting Director Deco has made it clear he’s searching for a striker who can seamlessly integrate into the team’s build-up play and create connections across the attacking third, while simultaneously possessing that crucial killer instinct in front of goal—and Alvarez ticks every box on that wish list. Sport reports that if Barcelona can successfully bring themselves back into compliance with La Liga’s strict 1:1 salary regulations, restoring their financial flexibility, they will immediately make Alvarez their top priority and pursue him aggressively as their premier target for the striker position.
