Barcelona admit blockbuster striker targets are now impossible to sign – report
Barcelona has acknowledged that signing Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro is no longer feasible, prompting a reevaluation of their attacking strategy. The club's management is now exploring alternative options for reinforcements following Robert Lewandowski's departure. This shift comes as both players' current clubs have set financial demands that Barcelona cannot meet.
- ▪Barcelona has accepted defeat in their attempts to sign Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro.
- ▪The club is rethinking its attacking plans for the summer transfer window.
- ▪Sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick are now looking for alternative options.
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