BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona has given the go ahead for Lewandowski to get himself a new club as they look for his replacement. According to reports, Barcelona are eyeing one of two Premier League strikers as the best replacement for Lewandowski. Barcelona identify two strikers to replace Lewandowski.
Barcelona’s keen interest in Darwin Nunez as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski has attracted considerable attention. TV3 reports indicate that Nunez is Barcelona’s prime target to revamp their attacking lineup, with Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak emerging as an alternative option.
Recent news hinted at Barcelona’s desire to recruit the Liverpool forward to strengthen their offensive arsenal, igniting further speculation in England. Rumors swirled that the Uruguayan international could succeed Lewandowski.
In the midst of these swirling rumors, Nunez visited Barcelona and met with Ronald Araujo, his compatriot and fellow Uruguayan national team player. Araujo shared a photo on Instagram of their encounter, captioned “My brother” with a heart emoji, underscoring their close relationship and sparking even more rumors about Nunez’s potential move to Barcelona.
Further adding to the intrigue, Nunez cleared his Instagram of all Liverpool-related photos and now primarily shares family pictures and images from his time with the Uruguayan national team and his former clubs, such as Benfica, Almeria, and Penarol.
While the uncertainty looms over Lewandowski’s potential departure from Barcelona, the strong bond between Nunez and Araujo could sway the forward towards Barcelona. Araujo’s presence at the club could serve as an added incentive for Nunez, providing him with a trusted friend and teammate.
Regarding Lewandowski, there are suggestions that Atletico Madrid is closely monitoring his situation as they gear up for the summer transfer window. The Spanish capital club has been linked with a potential interest in the striker, and rumors indicate they may approach Barcelona to discuss a transfer.
Additionally, reports speculate that Barcelona and Atletico might explore a swap deal involving Lewandowski and Joao Felix.