Barcelona is clearly in their most important summer transfer focus, because Hansi Flick wants to bring in a new attacker for the 2025/26 campaign.
Robert Lewandowski's contract extension until June 2026 is an important positive for film, but the club strives to make itself future -proof for his final exit.
It is unlikely that Lewandowski will sign an extension after 2026 and he could choose to retire after the FIFA World Cup next summer – depending on his fitness photo.
Various names are mentioned as options for Flick – all with high transfer question prices – where AC Milan star Rafael Leao attracts interest.
The most important target for Flick, however, is said to be Newcastle United Talisman Alexander Isak, with his future on Tyneside uncertain.
With the Swedish international under contract in St. James' Park until 2028, the Magpies are not under pressure to sell, despite the feverish transfer interest in the 25-year-old.
Previous rumors indicate that Newcastle has reached an agreement for Isak to continue if, as expected, they miss the qualification of the UEFA Champions League for next season.
That could see a reduction in his asking price to around £ 80 million, rise to £ 100 million with add-ons, and to take an account in a clause of 20% that owed the former Real Sociedad club.
However, according to reports from Teamtalk.com, Newcastle is so confident in their ability to demand a high reimbursement that Barcelona and other interested parties will simply not pay.
The power of Newcastle's position means that they can demand more than the current British transfer record of £ 115 million with selected sources that claim that they can push £ 150 million.
That request would put an end to the importance of Barcelona, because despite the improving financial situation in Catalonia, the club is unable to pay more than £ 100 million in 2025.
Pressure from the player himself could change the scenario, but Isak does not want to force an exit, despite his desire to play at the highest level.
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