Barcelona likely to be priced out of a move for €150 million-rated attacking target | OneFootball

As Barcelona gear up for the new season, one of the club’s priorities in the summer is to shore up the ranks in the offensive unit.

The club are particularly looking for someone who can potentially take over the reins from Robert Lewandowski in the years to come, with Alexander Isak emerging as one of the top targets.

Indeed, Barcelona have identified Isak as a dream target, as they see him as an ideal long-term replacement for Isak.

Barcelona unlikely to commit to Isak move

However, a recent report from MARCA has clarified that Barcelona are unlikely to make a move for Isak in the coming summer.

That is largely because the Catalans are not in a position to afford the Swedish international, who is valued at around €100 million by Transfermarkt.

Barcelona won’t make a move for Alexander Isak (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

However, the report adds that Newcastle United could be asking for a figure close to €150 million for the services of the star striker.

Newcastle’s hefty price tag is hardly surprising as Isak has been one of the most consistent strikers in the Premier League since joining the Magpies.

In just 100 competitive matches for Newcastle, Isak has racked up as many as 62 goals and 11 assists, making him one of the productive players in England.

However, with the player likely to cost a fortune, Barcelona are expected to shift their attention to other alternatives.

The Catalans have been linked with a move for Liverpool star Luis Diaz recently, who can operate not only as a number nine but also as a wide attacker, making him an ideal alternative to the Barcelona front three.