Barcelona Stars Push for Viktor Gyökeres Signing Amid Flick’s Ambitious Project
As Barcelona closes the curtain on a triumphant season—having secured La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa—the club is already shifting focus to an ambitious rebuild under new manager Hansi Flick. Among the names buzzing around the Camp Nou is Sporting Lisbon’s prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres.
According to El Nacional, Gyökeres has gained strong support within the Barcelona locker room, with several senior players reportedly pressing club president Joan Laporta to pursue the Swedish international. They see him as the “legendary player” who could provide the firepower needed to return Barcelona to Champions League glory.
Gyökeres, who has dazzled in the Portuguese league and ranks among the top scorers in Europe, is valued at around €65 million. His blend of physical presence, sharp finishing, and intelligent movement makes him one of the most complete forwards on the market. Top clubs including Arsenal, PSG, and Atlético Madrid are circling—and Barcelona risks missing out if they don’t act swiftly.
However, Barcelona’s financial limitations remain a major obstacle. Any major investment will likely require significant player sales and strict wage restructuring. While Gyökeres is on the club’s radar, priority this summer will be placed on renewing key contracts and reinforcing critical positions like right-back and goalkeeper. With Lewandowski still leading the line and young prospects like Vitor Roque and Marc Guiu in the pipeline, a striker is not currently top of the list.
Still, pressure from within the squad and increasing external competition could force the club’s hand. The coming weeks will be crucial as Laporta and Deco weigh the risks of waiting versus the potential rewards of seizing this opportunity.
Will Barcelona make their move—or let a future icon slip away?
