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Castello Lukeba / Cordon Press Barcelona maintain a strong interest in French defender Castello Lukeba as their top target to reinforce the squad in the event of Alejandro Balde's departure. According to reports by Spanish outlet Sport, the Catalan club will only launch a formal bid for the RB Leipzig center-back if the departure of the Blaugrana left-back is finalized first. A deal for the promising 23-year-old defender could be wrapped up for a fee between €45 million and €50 million.

According to Diario AS, Barcelona hold Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi in high regard and are considering a move for him this summer. However, Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez remains the priority target, meaning the Blaugrana will move for backup options like Tresoldi only if they fail in the Argentine’s pursuit.

Transfer expert Matteo Moretto reports that Barcelona have made enquiries regarding the potential signing of Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth this summer. While rumours have been rife about Barca’s interest in Julian Alvarez, the Catalan giants have now shifted their focus towards another Atletico striker. Impressed by his growing impact at Atletico, Barca have identified the Norwegian as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires in June.