Barcelona Eye Viktor Gyokeres as Robert Lewandowski’s Potential Successor
Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP is the target of Barcelona, who see the striker as a crucial player to guide their attack into a new era if Robert Lewandowski eventually leaves.
Gyokeres has attracted interest from numerous clubs due to his outstanding exploits, which have made him a hot commodity in European football. The Swedish forward has a huge €100 million (£83 million/$107 million) release clause in his contract, but according to Fichajes, Barcelona is eager to sign the 26-year-old because they think he can work well with youthful phenom Lamine Yamal.
The Financial Strategy of Barcelona
To make the move feasible, the Catalan club is investigating innovative financing techniques. Utilizing young Brazilian star Vitor Roque, who was originally offered to Sporting for €30 million (£25 million/$32 million) last summer, is one possibility. Additionally, Francisco Trincao, who presently plays for Sporting, has a 50% sell-on clause that Barcelona still has.
Barcelona hopes to drastically reduce the total cost of getting Gyokeres by including Roque and Trincao’s sell-on rights in the negotiations. This will make the deal more realistic and guarantee a smooth transition in their forward line following Lewandowski’s stint.
