Barcelona have set their sights on Kosovo footballer Vedat Muriqi as a potential future striker for the club, should the transfer of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid fail.
As he wrote "Sport.es", Barcelona has been following La Liga's second-best scorer for some time now but has not yet had official contact with his representatives.
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeAccording to a report published on Friday, Barcelona are aware that it will be difficult to secure the services of Julian Alverzi and have considered alternatives. One option is a tall striker with a strong presence in the opposition area and experience.
And according to sources from this medium, one of the alternatives that has recently emerged is the 31-year-old from Kosovo who has excelled with Mallorca. He is the second best scorer in the league.
"At 1.94 meters tall, he is a different profile than what Barcelona currently possesses, but that is precisely why they like him; he dominates in the air, blocks center-backs and has a flair for the area," the media outlet's description of the Kosovo star reads.
According to sources at "Sport.es", the club has contacted intermediaries to understand more about the player's situation, but there has been no direct contact with his representatives yet. As for Muriqi, it has been said that he is only focused on finishing the season and then thinking about the future.
The player has a €40m release clause, but sources have said he could leave for much less. He has a contract with Mallorca until 2029. One scenario is that if Mallorca drops a tier below, Muriqi's price would be even lower.