"Heading into the summer, the Argentine international had been identified as the priority target to strengthen the No. 9 position by the Blaugrana. But with growing complications in pursuit of the 26-year-old, the newly-crowned La Liga champions are exploring other options in the market."
"In that context, The Athletic reports that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is a player who is 'highly appreciated' at Barcelona. The 27-year-old Nigerian international has been a consistent source of goals wherever he has played in Europe and is enjoying another productive campaign in Turkey."
"Indeed, Osimhen has racked up 22 goals and eight assists from 33 matches this season, with seven of those goals coming in the UEFA Champions League. At 27, the former Napoli striker is also in the theoretical peak years of his career as well, making him an attractive option for Barcelona."
"At the same time, as reported earlier, Barcelona, for now, have made Chelsea and Brazil forward Joao Pedro as their No. 1 priority for the summer. The 24-year-old striker is seen as an ideal fit for the project by the Catalans' sporting director Deco, and as such, a move for him has now taken top priority at Can Barça."
Barcelona have faced growing complications in pursuing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez for the No. 9 role. With the La Liga champions exploring alternatives, Victor Osimhen has been identified as a player highly appreciated at Barcelona. Osimhen has produced 22 goals and eight assists in 33 matches this season, including seven Champions League goals, and is considered to be in the peak years of his career. His contract runs until summer 2029, so a transfer would be expensive. Barcelona have also made Chelsea and Brazil forward Joao Pedro their No. 1 summer priority, with a projected cost around €100 million including bonuses.
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