TA: Lewandowski is expected to leave the team after the end of this season, and Barcelona regards Alvarez as a potential successor

According to The Athletic Barcelona reporters Pol Ballús and Laia Cervelló Herrero, Alvarez is the potential successor of Lewandowski who is closely watched by Barcelona.

Although the new season has only started a month ago, Barcelona has begun planning for next year's signings. Club athletic director Deco has already clarified the team's priority goal, which is to sign a new center and possibly a central defender.

Signing a new No. 9 has been Barcelona's long-term goal, and as Lewandowski enters contract year, the player turned 37 last month and is expected to leave the team after the end of this season.

Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Alvarez is one of the potential successors Barcelona is paying close attention to. The player's outstanding performance last season won the favor of Laporta, and his scoring ability, off-ball running and versatility make Alvarez an ideal signing target for Barcelona.

However, this does not mean they are approaching the deal, because the transfer fee will definitely be very expensive. Alvarez just joined Atletico from Manchester City for a total of 95 million euros last summer window.

As for the central defender candidate, Barcelona has been paying attention to Portuguese left-footed defender Inasio in the past few months. However, the signings at both positions face many complex real-life background effects.