FC Barcelona found a crazy formula to afford Viktor Gyökeres

First in the Liga standings and well positioned in the Champions League, before the highly anticipated reception at Stade Brestois this Tuesday evening, FC Barcelona is off to a very good start to the season. And the Blaugranas can notably count on Robert Lewandowski, who has regained his regularity. At 36, the Pole is La Liga's top scorer and has a total of 20 goals and 2 assists in 18 matches in all competitions, including 5 in the Champions League.

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And while a one-season extension is being considered to reward the good performances of the ex-Bavarian, FC Barcelona is also thinking about the future: “We first need to know if Erling Haaland is really what we want for the future. We don't know yet. Right now we don't want a number nine. We have Robert. We don't plan anything with a new one. When the time comes to make a decision, we will explore the options.”recently explained the Catalan sports director, Deco.

A crazy idea to attract Viktor Gyökeres

And yet, if nothing is planned for now, Barça is indeed working for the Pole's successor. And the name of Viktor Gyökeres (26) resonates a lot with the Blaugrana due to his 24 goals and four assists in just 19 matches this season. And according to SportFC Barcelona sees in him the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. Barça's intention is to sign Gyökeres for a fee of around 70 million euros and leave him on loan to Sporting Portugal for one more season, in order to keep Robert Lewandowski for one more season.

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Although the player's clause is 100 million euros, the Blaugrana club believe that the Swede could leave for a lower amount thanks to this formula. But it remains to be seen whether the striker really wants to stay in Portugal for one more season, he who will be 27 next year and who is in the crosshairs of several top clubs. Notably Manchester United, who enlisted their former coach Ruben Amorim. Another soap opera which should animate the coming months.