Catalans already laying groundwork for alternative Luis Diaz approach. Any deal would still require player sales to raise sufficient cash

Barcelona are increasingly expecte to accept defeat with regard to the club’s longstanding interest in prolific Newcastle United.

Striker Alexander Isak and pursue a more attainable Premier League attacker this summer instead.

Barcelona have identified that a new forward is a must-have addition ahead of next season, not least with Robert Lewandowski approaching his 37th birthday.

The club appear to have abandoned last year’s interest in Nico Williams, who has gone off the boil since his inspired performances at Euro 2024. AC Milan’s Rafael Leao has heavily link as one option to strengthen Barca’s attacking trident, สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน with Isak considered the ideal target. There have also been ambitious rumours regarding Erling Haalad, now tied to Manchester City until 2034.

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is another player often mention in recent months and the latest update suggests. That Barca sporting director Deco is now working on “outlining the necessary roadmap” for a potential deal for the Colombian.

Diaz’s situation from a Barcelona perspective is consider “more favourable” than Isak. Who is being priced at €120m (£101m) or more. Competition for the Swede also exists from Arsenal and Liverpool.