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Barcelona have identified Argentine star Julian Alvarez as their top priority to strengthen their attacking line, despite Atletico Madrid refusing to negotiate a sale for their star.
However, Barca sporting director Deco is not overlooking several alternatives, as is AI, who have suggested other names in anticipation of the Alvarez deal falling through.
And I mentioned.Sports newspaper“In its report, the AI’s preferred attacking option is Joao Pedro, a Chelsea player who is 24 years old.
“Pedro will be my first replacement for Julián Alvarez. He is not a traditional striker, but can play as a spearhead or second striker or playmaker, connecting the lines and taking part in pressing. He is probably the most harmonious candidate with the Barcelona players because he does not need to stay in the penalty area all the time.
But the biggest obstacle is his price, with Chelsea paying €70m to sign him last summer.
“The problem is in the transaction. Joao Pedro is under contract until 2033 and has been named the club’s player of the year for the 2025-2026 season, so persuading Chelsea to part with him will be very expensive.
The artificial intelligence, João Pedro, gave a score of 9 in terms of compliance and only 4 in terms of the ability to complete the transaction.
Victor Osime
The second version presented by artificial intelligence is the 27-year-old striker of Galatasaray Victor Osihen.
“He is the best option to provide presence in the box and play deep. He will add something that Barcelona lack, ie constant movement behind the defence, aggression inside the area, superiority in the air and the ability to outwit defenders.
Artificial intelligence explains: “The main difference between him and Alvarez is that he contributes less to creating play between the lines. Barcelona should welcome a striker who is more adept at finishing attacks and building play around him, without expecting him to be involved in moving the ball around like the Argentine.
The artificial intelligence gave it an 8 rating for relevance and a 6 for transaction feasibility.
Harry Kane
As for the third place, it was taken by the 32-year-old striker of “Bavaria” Harry Kane. “It’s the best solution to achieve maximum instant returns,” AI said.
He continued. “In pure football terms, he will be exceptional for Barcelona. He doesn’t just score goals, he gets back into midfield, takes on defenders and feeds the wings with vertical passes.
But the problem lies in his age, as he will turn 33 on July 28. He added: “It will be a deal aimed at fighting for the Champions League in two or three seasons, not solving a position problem for a whole decade.” So I give it a 9 for harmony, but only a 5 for a long term project.
Keeping Ferran Torres
At number four, AI prefers to keep Ferran Torres as the main striker while signing a young, cheap alternative.
He explained. “There is another option, which is not to spend more than 100 million euros on a direct striker and keep Ferran as the first striker, including a young striker or a reserve player. The Spaniard has movement, pressure, running and knows the system well.”
Artificial Intelligence believes that the 26-year-old’s stay in this position, despite doubts over his future following PSG’s offer and his desire not to renew, could delay the signing of the world-class striker until next summer.
“He is not a dominant striker when he plays with his back to goal and he alone does not guarantee the numbers of a world goalscorer, but relying on him will allow you to invest in other positions and wait for a better opportunity in 2027.”
Darwin Nunez
The fifth and final option is Al Hilal’s Darwin Nunes, who is 27 years old. “It’s an opportunity in the market, but it’s not my first choice,” AI said.
He continued. “I understand why Nunez’s name is associated with Barcelona. He moves well behind defenders, has strength, speed and plenty of movement without the ball. He can also play on the left wing or as a spearhead, and his departure from Al Hilal is possible through a suitable formula.”
But his problem is similar to Osihen’s, which is his inaccuracy on the ball. “At Barcelona, which has a lot of control over the game, he needs to improve his ball control, his connection in short distances and his final touch in front of goal.”
He noted: “Nunes needs more space to perform at his best, so I would only consider him on loan, out of contract or a very low cost transfer, and not as a big summer deal. It would be risky to present him as a direct replacement for Lewandowski.”
He gave it a 6.5 in terms of harmony and an 8 in terms of ability to close the deal.
At the end of its analysis, the AI ruled out two strikers who were on Barcelona’s radar, saying: “I will not select Vlahovic as the first choice and I will not pay an exorbitant amount of money to sign a striker who clearly does not fit the style of the team, such as Benjamin Sisko.”
