Lewandowski, who is one of the highest paid players in the team after Frenkie de Jong, has been linked with a move away due to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Fortunately, coach Hansi Flick has played a crucial role in restoring Lewandowski’s form, which was not evident under Xavi Hernandez due to personal problems.
Flick, who managed to get the best out of Lewandowski during their time at Bayern Munich, has proven capable of restoring the Polish star’s brilliance.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, despite Lewandowski’s impressive performances, his future at Camp Nou remains unclear, as he will become a free agent on June 30 and will be close to 37 years old. Therefore, Barcelona have begun to think about a younger and more dynamic replacement, with Victor Gyokres at the top of the list of candidates.
Sporting Lisbon forward Gioqueres has impressed since joining the team over a year ago, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in six games this season.
Gioqueres is the top scorer in the major leagues in 2024, ahead of big names such as Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
Laporta and Deco have been positive about Gioqueres, who are seen as a potential replacement for Lewandowski thanks to his similar qualities.
However, signing him will be a challenge, given the interest from clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. In addition, Gioqueres has a release clause of €80m, making negotiating with Sporting Lisbon a difficult task for Barcelona.
