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Barcelona target Lautaro Martínez as striker window nears end

8/20/2026

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Barcelona have made Lautaro Martínez their top striker target as the transfer window closes.
Barcelona consider Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus a cost-effective option, with an asking price around £18m.
Atlético Madrid have rejected bids up to €200m for Julián Álvarez, keeping him unavailable.
Hansi Flick says Barcelona must sign a No.9 to replace Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Deco says internal options exist but a new striker remains necessary.

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Barcelona have made Lautaro Martínez their top striker target as the transfer window closes.
Barcelona consider Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus a cost-effective option, with an asking price around £18m.
Atlético Madrid have rejected bids up to €200m for Julián Álvarez, keeping him unavailable.
Hansi Flick says Barcelona must sign a No.9 to replace Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Deco says internal options exist but a new striker remains necessary.