Barcelona’s search for a new striker has accelerated as the club prepares for life after Robert Lewandowski. With the Polish forward turning 38 next season and his contract due to expire, the Catalan giants are moving quickly to identify a successor who can lead their attack.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Harry Kane has emerged as the frontrunner. The England captain, currently at Bayern Munich, has just one year left on his contract next summer and a €65 million release clause — a figure Barcelona believe they can manage. Kane has already been linked to the Camp Nou in recent months, and sources suggest he would be open to the move, though Bayern are keen to extend his stay.
Despite the fact that Kane will turn 33 next year, Barcelona see him as the most realistic elite option. In a transfer market where younger strikers are commanding massive fees — with players like Alexander Isak costing up to €145m — Kane offers top-level quality at a price the club can handle within their salary limits. Other potential stars such as Erling Haaland or Julián Álvarez remain untouchable at their current clubs.
Kane’s reputation is another major attraction. As England captain and a widely respected professional, he carries both global appeal and the profile expected of a Barcelona No. 9. His signing would instantly excite the fanbase and fit the club’s ambition to return to the elite level of European football.
On the pitch, the numbers strengthen his case. Kane continues to perform at world-class standards, combining clinical finishing with excellent link-up play — a rare mix Barcelona value highly. His career tally of 404 goals and 127 assists in 620 games highlights the consistency he brings. Among the strikers Barcelona admire, none match his combination of experience, scoring efficiency, and creativity.
The only significant concern is age and durability. Kane has a slightly more complicated injury history than Lewandowski, and there’s no guarantee he can maintain his peak level long-term. But Barcelona have already benefited from Lewandowski’s final years, and believe Kane could offer a similar — if not better — impact in the short term.
As the club plans the next phase of its project, signing Kane represents both ambition and practicality. With the new Spotify Camp Nou set to welcome more fans in January, Barcelona appear eager to bring in a marquee signing who can deliver goals and star power.
