Barcelona hunt for Lewandowski replacement hit as key target decides to stay at current club

With Robert Lewandowski already 37 years previous, FC Barcelona are trying to find a alternative and has recognized a number of high-profile choices within the switch market. Nonetheless, one in all their predominant targets, Harry Kane, has now dominated himself out, complicating Barça’s plans.

In keeping with Bild (through SPORT), Kane has now knowledgeable Bayern Munich he is not going to activate his €65 million exit clause this summer time and can stay with the German membership for at the very least one other season.

The English striker had till the top of January to make use of the clause, and though his camp explored varied potentialities, Kane finally prioritized staying at Bayern. He has additionally dominated out a return to the Premier League or a transfer to Saudi Arabia regardless of curiosity from a number of golf equipment keen to pay his launch clause.

In the meantime, the Blaugranes had additionally not made any concrete steps for the England worldwide’s acquisition, primarily as a result of they most popular to judge Lewandowski’s season earlier than committing to a brand new striker.

With Kane unavailable and curiosity in Julian Alvarez cooling resulting from his worth and irregular season at Atletico Madrid, Barça face a restricted pool of top-level choices.

Kane is reportedly planning to barter a contract extension with Bayern after the World Cup, doubtlessly securing a one-year deal till 2028 as he goals to win main titles.

In the meantime, Barcelona are contemplating a extra future-oriented strategy, doubtlessly focusing on rising skills equivalent to Cameroonian ahead Etta Eyong.

For now, the Blaugranes should proceed exploring options whereas preserving their choices versatile, balancing fast wants with long-term planning to interchange Lewandowski.