With the arrival of new coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona is getting ready for a busy summer ahead, and he is primarily searching for reinforcements in the attacking unit.

Even though the star striker Robert Lewandowski will continue to play for Barcelona, the club will be open to the possibility of signing a new striker, particularly in light of the uncertainty surrounding Vitor Roque’s future.

Recently, Barcelona has been associated with potential transfers for Kingsley Coman and Luis Diaz; however, it appears that neither of these transfers will take place.

It is Julian Alvarez’s desire to compete in the La Liga.

On the other hand, Barcelona has a plethora of choices available to them in the transfer market. As a matter of fact, El Chiringuito has reported that Julian Alvarez is willing to play basketball in La Liga.

The Argentine has fallen behind players such as Erling Haaland and Phil Foden in the pecking order as a result of Alvarez’s limited game time at Manchester City. This comes as a result of the fact that Alvarez has been playing less than other players.

What does the future hold for Alvarez? (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

In fact, coach Pep Guardiola has often played Alvarez in a variety of roles. Although a tally of 19 goals and 13 assists is certainly impressive, one cannot blame the attacker for wanting to move elsewhere.

Can Barcelona be an option?

Alvarez’s desire to play in La Liga could be a potential market opportunity for FC Barcelona as they look to beef up their ranks in attack.

If Alvarez joins a top team, Barcelona would certainly be a preferable option as the Argentine would face a familiar problem at Real Madrid – lack of game-time.

Indeed, the Whites are stacked in attack right now, especially after the recent arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Alvarez must also compete with the likes of Arda Guler, Endrick, Rodrygo and Vinicius for a place in the starting eleven.

Keeping that in mind, a move to Barcelona appears far more logical. Alvarez, after all, stands an excellent chance of not only becoming an important player in Hansi Flick’s setup but also replacing Lewandowski in the years to come.