Viktor Gyökeres seems determined to wear the FC Barcelona jersey in 2025. The latest information from Portugal indicates significant progress in negotiations between the 26-year-old forward and the Blaugrana board, although Sporting CP has not yet given the 'ok' for their star's departure. In this regard, Joan Laporta does not rule out making a bold move in January with the signing of the Swedish striker, the '9' in vogue in Europe.
In 24 matches (2,000 minutes), the Stockholm native has scored 26 goals and provided 5 assists, numbers that have put him on the radar of several European giants. Although his club is still alive in the Champions League and leading the Primeira Liga, the departure of Rúben Amorim seems to have convinced the player to take a step back mid-season, and Barcelona appears to be an ideal destination to settle into the European elite. Likewise, the Blaugrana team sees the Swedish international as a sensible long-term investment.
Laporta determined to strengthen Barcelona's attack in January
Beyond Robert Lewandowski's impressive records in the first four months of the 2024/25 season (23 goals in 23 matches), the Polish striker's finishing errors seem to have convinced the Blaugrana president to make an effort to bring in a 'top' forward in January. The most reliable option at this point points to Gyökeres, a still young player, but with enough character to handle the pressure of a European giant.
The transfer of the Stockholm player would be around 70-80 million euros, a figure difficult to reach for a Barcelona still struggling with 'Fair Play', but confident in resolving the debts accumulated from the unpaid amounts to Líbero Football. The club still needs to resolve the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor before pursuing any winter signings.
A surprise transfer in January (Christensen, Ansu, Eric García, Pablo Torre...) would be a great help, although the board prefers to exhaust other sources of income, as the squad is not extensive enough to do without three or four players at once. In any case, negotiations with Sporting CP are going well and, whether in winter or summer, the Swedish 'crack' is much closer to donning the Blaugrana jersey in 2025.