This is no longer half-words! The Spanish write directly. "Barcelona is looking for a striker"
It was already known that thanks to having played over 55% of all matches this season and the appropriate clause in "Lewy's" contract, he will remain at Barcelona for another season.
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However, the Spanish media regularly write about the prospect of replacing the 36-year-old Polish striker, with newspapers closely analysing the ups and downs of the form of the "Pride of Catalonia"'s top scorer this season.
"Lewandowski of two speeds" - this is how the Spanish daily "AS" titled its article on Tuesday. The newspaper noted that since joining "Barca" the Pole has started each season brilliantly, but over time his great numbers have faded.
"Either way, Barcelona are in the market for a centre-forward. Although Lewandowski has maintained good form, it is clear that his production will gradually decline and Barcelona need to have alternatives in case his usually high goal tally starts to drop," wrote AS.
Among the Pole's potential successors, the media mention Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. A few months ago, the press also focused on Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, who is still in the lead in the race for the Golden Boot award for the best scorer in Europe.
Barcelona, which secured the Spanish championship title with two rounds to go, will play its final league match on Sunday against Athletic Bilbao.
Lewandowski will try to catch up with Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in the La Liga top scorer rankings. The Pole led the list for most of the season, but the Frenchman's good form, including three goals against Barcelona, has allowed him to jump ahead of "Lewy" by four goals; Mbappe currently has 29 goals to his name.
The goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is returning from a long injury, could play for the second time in a row. Szczęsny, who has been a regular this year, has been benched, but after good performances the club would like to extend his contract for at least one more season.
According to the Catalan daily Sport, Szczęsny is expected to give the club an answer in the coming days. His decision will be influenced by his family situation, as well as his role in the team after the German's return.
"Szczęsny is aware of his role in the team. He came to replace the injured ter Stegen and is prepared to take on a secondary role from next season. He has no problem with that, but he does not intend to give up anything," wrote "Sport".
Among possible transfer targets, if Szczęsny were to decide to end his career – for the second time – the media mention Argentine Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.
The Pole's stay "would help Barcelona, which would focus its investments on other, more urgent positions on the pitch," assessed "Sport".
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