Barcelona have shifted their transfer strategy and officially ended their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. The club has now redirected its full attention toward securing Harry Kane as the long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.

• Barcelona have shifted their transfer strategy and officially ended their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. The club has now redirected its full attention toward securing Harry Kane as the long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.

Lewandowski’s contract expires at the end of the summer, leaving Barcelona with the urgent task of identifying a reliable successor at centre-forward. The club considers Kane one of the few available strikers capable of offering both immediate impact and consistent elite-level performance.

Reports indicate that Kane has a release clause of approximately €65 million at Bayern Munich, a figure Barcelona views as attainable despite ongoing financial constraints. The club believes his experience, goalscoring pedigree, and leadership make him an ideal fit for their evolving project.

Kane’s proven track record in both the Premier League and Bundesliga has strengthened Barcelona’s conviction that he can spearhead their attack for the coming seasons. The shift away from Álvarez reflects a desire for a more established and physically dominant striker who can replace Lewandowski seamlessly.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are preparing to move aggressively once the transfer window opens, with internal assessments already underway to determine the structure of a formal offer. The club is expected to accelerate negotiations in the coming weeks as it prioritizes securing Kane ahead of other potential

suitors.