According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona made a strong start to the new season with a 5-0 victory over Elche. Several players in the squad have already demonstrated good form. Although Lamine Yamal's performance was slightly underwhelming, all Barcelona forwards showed excellent form on Sunday night. However, despite the positive signals from the team on the pitch, Barcelona is still actively working behind the scenes, hoping to bring in a proven center forward before the transfer window closes to further bolster the attack.
In their search for attacking reinforcements, Barcelona's prospects of signing Julián Álvarez have been completely extinguished. Atlético Madrid has firmly refused to sell the player to a direct rival and is demanding at least 150 million euros for his release clause. This sum is far beyond Barcelona's financial means. Faced with this anticipated setback, sporting director Deco has begun exploring the European market and studying multiple alternatives to add new options to Flick's attacking line.
In recent days, German media revealed an unexpected candidate. Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy has also appeared on Barcelona's list of potential targets. Barcelona's sporting department recently made inquiries with Borussia Dortmund about the 30-year-old Guinean forward. Guirassy scored 22 goals last season and started in the recent German Super Cup final. Although his 50 million euro release clause is valid for Barcelona as well, the deal was quickly shelved.
Mundo Deportivo explains that Guirassy's exceptionally high salary demands—reportedly reaching 10 million euros net per year—far exceed Barcelona's wage structure. Although young full-back Héctor Fort is set to join Borussia Dortmund for over 10 million euros, which could theoretically facilitate negotiations or reduce transaction costs, the astronomical salary demanded by the former Rennes player has ultimately closed the door on a move to Barcelona. The deal is off, and Barcelona will pursue other targets.
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dikachijoseph
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Barcelona should go for Gyokeres
yebilmnptz
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Thank God barca are not robbed, if barca are going for old flunk striker’s i suggest only kane will be reliable but he seems to be unavailable
Zawbimnpru
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sell Yamal and use the money to buy Alvarez, Oloribuku club enijeree