Barcelona only have 72 hours to sign a replacement striker

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Barcelona aren't going to waste any time when it comes to finding a new forward to replace the injured Ousmane Dembele. The club sent the medical report to LaLiga, indicating the winger would miss six months of action, and expect an official response within 72 hours as to whether they will be allowed to bring in a new player.

Barça are confident this petition will be accepted because the injury to Dembele is long-term.

Once LaLiga gave the thumbs up to a deal, Barcelona will have 15 days to sign a replacement. However, the plan at the club is to announce Dembele's replacement the day LaLiga officially give the 'OK'.

Possible debut against Eibar

The sporting department has various options on the table but are only able to add one new name to their squad.

This new addition could even make his debut against Eibar, ahead of 'El Clasico' at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, they won't be eligible to play in the Champions League.

Barça have narrowed it down to Lucas Perez (Alaves) and Angel (Getafe) with Loren (Betis) and Willian Jose (Real Sociedad) now considered more complicated transfers.

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