Mansion Sports – Barcelona have navigated several transfer windows while operating above their salary cap, yet the club has still managed to register notable signings such as Dani Olmo, Ilkay Gündogan, and Joan Garcia.

The upcoming summer is expected to present an even more complex situation, as the Catalan side is reportedly assessing potential successors to Robert Lewandowski.

Lewandowski’s Contract Nearing Expiry as Barcelona Consider a New Direction

The Polish striker is entering the final year of his contract, and he has yet to provide clarity regarding his long-term plans.

Reports from Catalonia indicate that Barcelona are prepared to move forward without him and intend to bring in a new option to reinforce their attacking line.

Lewandowski, meanwhile, appears open to accepting a reduced role in order to secure a contract extension or make a move to another major European club. He is not considering a switch to Major League Soccer or the Saudi Pro League.

AC Milan Begin Pursuit to Sign Lewandowski

Several clubs have expressed interest should Barcelona choose to part ways with him. The 37-year-old striker has recently been linked with AC Milan, and according to Tuttosport (via Sport), the Rossoneri have already begun their initial approach.

Sporting Director Igli Tare has met with Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, and Milan are reportedly prepared to offer a contract lasting more than one year, aiming to give Lewandowski the opportunity to retire at the highest level.

The club envisions Lewandowski and Luka Modrić as key figures in leading Milan into a new era.

Barcelona Unlikely to Release Lewandowski Without Financial Certainty

Although Barcelona may prefer to move on from Lewandowski, they are unlikely to make a final decision until they have a clear understanding of their spending power.

Even if Ferran Torres emerges as a consistent option in the central attacking role, Lewandowski has demonstrated his worth as a pure penalty-box striker, as seen in the match against Celta Vigo.

Without firm guarantees of securing an equivalent replacement, retaining Lewandowski for another season may remain the most viable option for the club.