FC Barcelona is preparing for a major transfer move ahead of next season, aiming to secure a top-tier striker without violating its financial constraints. With direct purchases being a challenge due to the club’s limited budget, the Blaugrana board has come up with an ambitious swap deal.
Sources close to the club reveal that Barcelona is willing to offer Ferran Torres in exchange for a proven goal scorer who has been dominating the Premier League this season.
The Striker Barcelona Wants
With Robert Lewandowski nearing the end of his career, Barcelona is looking for a long-term No. 9 who can lead their attack for years to come. A standout forward who has been impressing this season has caught their attention. With 19 goals and 5 assists in 28 matches, this striker has proven himself as one of Europe’s most efficient finishers, combining speed, power, and clinical finishing that would suit Hansi Flick’s system.
However, his current club values him at over €100 million, making a direct transfer unfeasible for Barcelona. This is where the proposed swap deal comes in.
The Swap Deal Strategy
Initially, Barcelona considered offering Raphinha in a swap, as Newcastle United had shown interest in the Brazilian winger. However, with Raphinha in exceptional form this season—scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists in 34 appearances—both Hansi Flick and the player himself have indicated he is not for sale.
Now, Barcelona has turned to a new offer: Ferran Torres, possibly alongside Ansu Fati, in exchange for Newcastle’s star striker, Alexander Isak.
Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati on the Table
Both Torres and Fati have struggled to secure regular spots in the starting lineup.
- Torres, who arrived from Manchester City, has shown flashes of brilliance but has lacked consistency and faces stiff competition for minutes.
- Fati, once seen as Barcelona’s next big talent, has been plagued by injuries and has yet to regain his previous form.
By offering these two players, Barcelona hopes to tempt Newcastle into parting with Isak, a forward who could become Lewandowski’s successor.
Newcastle’s Response: Could the Deal Happen?
Newcastle United has yet to give a firm response, but the idea of adding two talented attacking players to their squad could make Barcelona’s proposal attractive. If Barcelona sweetens the deal with additional financial incentives, the swap could become a viable option.
At Camp Nou, there is optimism that this strategy could succeed, allowing Barcelona to sign a high-quality striker without a massive financial outlay.
With the summer transfer window approaching, this could be one of the most daring swap deals in recent football history if everything falls into place.
