Argentine Julián Álvarez, Atlético Madrid striker, remains Barcelona's primary target to replace Robert Lewandowski and bolster the Catalan team's attack starting next season.

Barcelona wants to take advantage of Álvarez's desire to leave Atlético Madrid, which he explicitly expressed during his participation with the Argentina national team in the 2026 World Cup.

The newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' reported that Barcelona have a single priority in the summer transfer market: signing a clear striker after Robert Lewandowski's departure.

It added that the main target for the Catalan club is Julián Álvarez; however, Barcelona's board currently faces opposition from Atlético Madrid, which refuses to sell the Argentine striker.

Álvarez's contract with Atlético Madrid runs until 2030 and includes a release clause of €500 million.

The newspaper pointed out that the Catalan club has a backup plan; it is true that it is not the priority, but it is a strong option in case the Julián Álvarez deal falls through.

According to the Catalan newspaper, this player is a promising talent who could be a suitable replacement for Robert Lewandowski. In anticipation of any contingency in the Álvarez deal, Barcelona has other options, and one of them appears to be a huge deal (the newspaper did not mention the player's name).