BARCELONA are considering a £61million swoop for Swedish wonderkid Alexander Isak as a “plan B” to Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez.
The LaLiga giants are desperate to add a new, young centre-forward to their ranks to this summer as a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez.
But with Martinez proving too costly and with plenty of competition for the Inter Milan man, Barca are now looking to Isak, according to Marca.
The 20-year-old striker has scored 14 times in 34 games for Real Sociedad this season following his move from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
Isak – a 12-cap Sweden international – has a £61m release clause in his contract at the Spanish club.
But Dortmund also hold a £26m buy-back clause should they look to trigger it, with Jadon Sancho almost certain to quit the Bundesliga giants this summer.
Barcelona are said to believe £61m to be too high a price for 6ft 4in hitman Isak, but could still enter negotiations with Sociedad this summer.
PLAN B
However, Marca claim Barca only see Isak as their “plan B” – with Martinez still very much the No1 target.
Barcelona are locked in a four-way fight for the Inter Milan star, with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea also keen on the Argentine.
But, the player’s agent has revealed Barca are leading the race, saying: “There’s a very big possibility [of going to the Nou Camp].
“He’s a great player. A tremendous player, this kid doesn’t have a ceiling.
“It’s the player who decides. Lionel Messi is there, I think he has a bit more chance of wanting to move beside the best [player] of all.
“Inter can want whatever they want, but the market rules
“As always, when European giants want a player, they go with everything. Now what is important is not the shirt.”
