A €25m-rated Real Sociedad star has taken major steps towards becoming a Barcelona player, with the deal entering its final phases.
At a time when top-level forwards can command enormous fees, a deal in the €25 million range would represent a relatively manageable investment for a player of his experience.
For Barcelona, the appeal is clear: an experienced forward with domestic knowledge, strong technical quality, and the kind of versatility that can help immediately in a demanding rebuild.
The player at the centre of the discussion is Mikel Oyarzabal, and Barcelona are now being linked with a renewed push to bring the Real Sociedad star to Camp Nou, as reported by Fichajes.
The Spain international remains one of La Liga’s most reliable attackers, and his profile has long been admired by Barcelona’s recruitment department.
While one report suggests the Catalan club has previously stepped back from the idea, other sources indicate that Oyarzabal is still very much in the conversation, especially as Barcelona searches for a different type of attacking option.
Oyarzabal’s appeal lies in his consistency, leadership, and tactical flexibility.
He can operate across the front line, contribute in link-up play, and offer a calm presence in the final third, qualities that remain valuable for a side looking to add more control and precision in attack.
Real Sociedad, however, is not expected to make it easy. Oyarzabal is still a key figure for the Basque club and remains under contract until 2028, which gives them strong leverage in any negotiation.
That means Barcelona would likely need to move carefully if they want to turn interest into a formal bid.
For now, the story remains one of growing interest rather than a completed operation.
But with Barcelona looking for attacking reinforcements and Oyarzabal emerging as a proven domestic option, the link has real weight heading into the summer.
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