With the way the FC Barcelona attack has performed this season, Hansi Flick would definitely be hoping his three star forwards can continue to play at the same level for the upcoming season.
However, things are naturally not going to remain the same next year. While Yamal is expected to get only better going forward and Raphinha is also expected to maintain his level for some years, there are still some doubts about Robert Lewandowski’s future, as the Pole is already 36 years of age and would be 37 at the start of the next season.
Barcelona scouts watch Samu Aghehowa
As a result, the Catalans are looking for a long-term successor of the Polish veteran, and sources have told Sempre Barca that they see the Porto youngster Samu Aghehowa as the ideal candidate for this purpose.
In fact, scouts from Barcelona closely monitored the young striker as he played for Porto in the league match against Moreirense. Aghehowa impressed in this game, which ended in a 3-1 win for his side, by scoring two goals.
Porto striker emerges as a priority for Barcelona
The Blaugranes are seeing the 21-year-old striker as a priority target for this summer. However, getting him will not really be easy as he has a contract with the Portuguese side till 2029, which is protected by a release clause of €100 million. Furthermore, Barcelona will also face stiff competition from other big European sides for his signature.
But it is easy to understand why the Catalans want him in the upcoming summer. They want the young striker to integrate into their squad and learn from a striker as experienced and accomplished as Robert Lewandowski before gradually transitioning as the main striker for Hansi Flick’s team.
Still, Barcelona also have some contingency plans lined up if Samu Aghehowa proves too difficult to procure. In this regard, the Canadian striker Jonathan David is being seen as a potential signing.
However, there is no doubt that the young Spaniard, who has scored 24 goals and provided 3 assists in 40 appearances this season, would be the more exciting signing, as he still has further room to develop and will be able to play with several of his international teammates at Barcelona.
