Soon, Barcelona will be back in the “new Camp Nou” with greater capacity and more services that will provide increased revenues of between 2 and 3 million euros a week.
The blue-grey team wants to make a big splash in the upcoming summer market, with the goal of putting together the best starting eleven in the world.
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FC Barcelona is already planning its strategy for the 2026 summer transfer market and has two names in mind: Julián Álvarez from Atlético de Madrid and Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan.
Barcelona’s board plans to invest up to €180 million to strengthen both the attacking line and the defence, with the aim of rejuvenating the core group.
Alessandro Bastoni is top priority to strengthen defence The
departure of Íñigo Martínez to Saudi Arabia left a noticeable gap in defence. Although Ronald Araújo and Andreas Christensen have tried to cover the left, neither offers the natural profile that Hansi Flick is looking for.
In this context, Alessandro Bastoni appears as the key card. The Italian, with over 200 appearances in Serie A and European champion with the Italian national team, has become one of the most sought-after left-footed centre-backs on the continent.
According to El Nacional, Deco has placed Bastoni at the top of the list, and Barcelona are preparing 80 million euros to persuade Inter. “He’s expensive, but he would make history with Pau Cubarsí,” a Barcelona manager told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Bastoni is a target for Barcelona’s defence
Julián Álvarez is the heir to Lewandowski
In attack, the priority lies in signing Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker is yet to establish himself at Atlético de Madrid under Diego Simeone, and his secondary role could pave the way for a departure.
Barcelona, aware that Robert Lewandowski is nearing the end of his elite career, sees Álvarez as the perfect heir. The board led by Joan Laporta is already preparing a €100 million offer to secure the former player from River Plate and Manchester City.
Álvarez brings with him experience from the Champions League, titles with the Argentine national team and the versatility to play as a “9” or second striker. His style of play fits with the goal of bringing dynamism and high pressure back to Barcelona’s attack.
Julián Álvarez is Lewandowski’s heir
The plan of the Ministry of Technical Affairs is clear: surround Cubarsí in the defense and ensure a reliable heir to Lewandowski. Until 2026, Barcelona have options such as Koundé, Eric García or Christensen, but the goal is to have Bastoni as a defensive mainstay.
In attack, the bet on Julián Álvarez is aimed at regaining goalscoring flair at crucial moments. “With Julián, we can envisage a new offensive cycle,” sources on the board state.
With a total investment of €180 million, the Catalan club aims to make a strong mark in the market and compete vigorously for the Champions League from the 2026-27 season onwards.
