Barcelona tried to signal present precedence goal in 2020 however monetary points ruined the deal

In response to a latest perception from AS, it has come to gentle that Barcelona’s pursuit of Alexander Isak dates again to 2020, however again then, monetary struggles prevented them from securing his signature on the time. 

At the moment, the Swedish striker’s title has resurfaced as a possible reinforcement, with sporting director Deco viewing him as an excellent possibility for the membership’s assault. Nonetheless, buying Isak will probably be difficult, given the present circumstances.

The earlier chase

Apparently, Juan Jimenez has reported via the Spanish outlet that the Catalan membership has been monitoring the striker for years. Through the tenure of Eric Abidal and Ramon Planes in Barcelona’s technical division, Isak was already thought-about a potential addition. 

His performances at Actual Sociedad caught the membership’s consideration, although he was nonetheless refining his ending means.

Regardless of this, he displayed glimpses of brilliance, significantly in Actual Sociedad’s Copa del Rey semi-final towards Actual Madrid in February 2020. 

Alexander Isak continues to be on Barcelona’s radar. (Photograph by George Wooden/Getty Photos)

On that event, he delivered an distinctive show on the Santiago Bernabeu, scoring twice and aiding one other objective in a memorable 4-2 victory for his facet.

At that time, Isak’s worth was nonetheless inside attain. Nonetheless, after three profitable seasons with Actual Sociedad, he was offered to Newcastle for €70 million. 

Barcelona haven’t misplaced sight

Regardless of his departure from La Liga, he has remained on Barcelona’s radar ever since.

At the moment, Barcelona have Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres main their attacking choices. Whereas Isak sometimes performed on the left flank throughout his time at Actual Sociedad, he has since established himself as a specialist within the central striker function. 

Given the membership’s present choices, a transfer for Isak will not be imminent, particularly if Lewandowski continues to play a key function within the squad. 

Nonetheless, Barcelona’s long-standing curiosity in Isak means that his title will proceed to be mentioned because the membership plans for the longer term.