Barcelona considers Luis Suarez and Vangelis Pavlidis
Barcelona club continues its transfer activity in search of a central striker, aiming to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski's departure. This is reported by One.uz.
The club's sporting director, Deco, visited Portugal on August 21, where he could have met with potential player candidates. This visit indicates that Barcelona is now considering other options after failing to reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez.
Small headline Barcelona's potential shortlist includes two footballers currently playing in the Portuguese league: Sporting CP striker Luis Suares and Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis.
Luis Suares scored 35 goals for Sporting last season and helped the club finish second in the championship. His contract includes a release clause of 80 million euros, which could complicate his move to Barcelona.
Pavlidis, meanwhile, scored 21 goals and played effectively for Benfica in the 2025/26 season. Both players have demonstrated their ability to play as central strikers.
Small headline Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has openly stated the need for a new "number 9" striker capable of replacing Lewandowski. The player brought in should help maintain the team's attacking strength and ensure goal-scoring consistency.
The club has not yet made a final decision, but Deco's trip to Portugal suggests that negotiations are being accelerated as the transfer window nears its close. In such situations in the football world, clubs are forced to make quick and precise decisions, as delays may allow rivals to secure the same targets.
The text is written in clear and simple Uzbek language, ensuring the information is accurate and easy to understand for the reader. Source: One.uz.
