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Following the exit of 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona have made it unmistakably clear that they are in urgent need of a long-term replacement up front.
Their lengthy, drawn-out pursuit of Atlético Madrid's Julián Alvarez hit yet another wall just last week, prompting the Spanish club to shift their focus toward Bayern Munich forward and England skipper Harry Kane, whose deal runs through the summer of 2027.
Kane's representatives have already responded to Barça, however, indicating that while he won't make any formal decisions until after the World Cup, he is keen to stay with the Bundesliga champions and extend his contract.
The 32-year-old had the option to trigger his contract's release clause this summer — a move that would have needed to be initiated back in January — but he chose not to exercise it.
Bayern are equally reluctant to part ways with Kane. The striker, who arrived at the German club from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 in a deal exceeding $110 million (€100 million, £86.4m), has racked up 146 goals across his three seasons there and guided the team to two league titles, the most recent coming just last month. In the 2025–26 season alone, he netted 61 goals and contributed seven assists in 51 appearances across all competitions. He also bagged 14 goals in 13 Champions League outings, helping Bayern reach the semifinals, where they narrowly lost to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Who Else Could Barcelona Pursue?
On the final matchday of the campaign, Barcelona gave an emotional send-off to Lewandowski, who netted 120 goals across his four years with the Catalan club. The club chose not to offer the Polish striker a new deal, instead opting to search the market for a younger, more dynamic No. 9 to lead their attack going forward.
Hansi Flick's top target remains Alvarez, yet despite the Argentine making a bold, public plea for a transfer, Atlético stood firm in insisting that the young star would not be leaving Madrid unless a club meets his release clause — a staggering $577 million (€500 million). Barcelona's reported bid of $116 million (€100 million) back in May was quickly turned down, as was a similarly substantial offer from Real Madrid.
With Kane now appearing out of reach as well, Barcelona could turn their attention back to Chelsea's João Pedro. The 24-year-old attacker registered 20 goals and nine assists in 50 appearances across all competitions last season, including 15 Premier League goals.
Chelsea may also be reluctant to sell Pedro, who is contracted until 2033, particularly as the club looks to bounce back from a dismal season and rebuild under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
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Fabrizio Romano reported last month that Chelsea's position remains unchanged: The Blues "want to keep" Pedro. The club considers him an "important part of the project" and has "every intention" of retaining him.
Barcelona could also go after Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, who is widely regarded as a more realistic target, given that his move to the Etihad has not secured him a starting role — and likely never will while Erling Haaland remains at the club.