Barcelona are targeting Oyarzabal as an alternative to Julian Álvarez

Barcelona will continue to actively look for a new striker this summer and keep Julian Álvarez at the top of their wish list. At the same time, the club does not want to put everything on one card. According to El Chiringuito TV, Barça is therefore working on a possible deal for Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal.

Oyarzabal, 29 years old, has long been mentioned as a realistic alternative to Álvarez. The Basque reportedly has a buyout clause of approximately €75 million. That makes the operation expensive, but not unfeasible compared to other top attackers on the market.

From a sporting point of view, Oyarzabal fits the profile that Hansi Flick is looking for. The Spaniard can play in all positions in the forward line, combines easily, pursues intelligently and delivers reliability in the decisive zone. Barcelona are looking to increase their attacking intensity under Flick and Oyarzabal brings the work ethic and tactical discipline to match.


An additional advantage: Oyarzabal knows La Liga inside and out. This reduces the risk of a long adjustment period, something that Barça cannot afford with a major investment. The connection with the national team is important: he regularly shares the dressing room with several Barcelona players in Spain, which can facilitate integration.

Yet the financial component remains decisive. If Real Sociedad demands the full clause, Barcelona will have to make a strict cost-benefit assessment, especially given the player's age. However, if the San Sebastián club opens the door to negotiations, this could become an interesting market opportunity.

Álvarez remains the dream signing. But if that path stalls, Oyarzabal seems a serious and sensible option. Whether it actually comes to fruition depends on the developments surrounding Álvarez and Real Sociedad's willingness to negotiate.

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