Barcelona’s 2025/26 season is shaping up to be pivotal, with the club eyeing key reinforcements ahead of next summer.
Hansi Flick’s side remain competitive across La Liga and the Champions League, but planning for the long term is already a priority at Camp Nou.
Fans have been closely watching how Barca handle contracts, squad rotation, and injuries, while speculation around high-profile targets refuses to die down.
With the next transfer window approaching, attention is turning to how the club intends to replace ageing stars and secure marquee signings.
President Joan Laporta has made clear that major decisions will be taken to ensure the team remains among Europe’s elite.
The main story revolves around finding a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.
The 37-year-old striker’s contract expires at the end of the season, and Barcelona are determined to bring in a marquee attacker to carry the goals forward.
As already reported, Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez is Laporta’s No. 1 target for the role, with the club keen to secure him before rival suitors act.
However, Barcelona are not ruling out an audacious approach for Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, according to SPORT.
The 25-year-old Norwegian has been a target for Laporta since 2022, when financial constraints prevented a deal.
While City’s long contract until 2034 makes any transfer extremely complicated, Haaland’s sensational start to the season—12 goals and two assists in 11 matches—keeps him very much on the radar.
Laporta’s strong relationship with Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, could provide Barcelona with a negotiating edge.
With an election year approaching, the president is motivated to secure a high-profile signing that excites supporters and reinforces his vision for the club.
Any approach for Erling Haaland would likely require an astronomical fee, but Barcelona appear ready to explore every avenue to bring in a world-class forward.
As the summer transfer window of 2026 approaches, Alvarez and Haaland remain the focal points of Barcelona’s strategic planning.
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