Barcelona want Man City's AlvarezAlvarez long-term replacement for LewandowskiWill face competition from Real MadridWHAT HAPPENED? The Catalan giants do not have cover for their veteran forward Robert Lewandowski in their attack at the moment which has prompted them to turn their attention towards Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, according to SPORT.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Earlier in the summer, the reigning La Liga champions had won a high-profile transfer race for Athletico PR teenager Vitor Roque. The striker, who recently picked up an ankle injury, is expected to recover before he formally moves to Barcelona in January.

While Roque could prove to be a quality signing in the future, the club need an established player who could play alongside an aging Lewandowski. The World Cup-winning Argentine forward is in red-hot form in the ongoing season, having scored six goals in 13 matches for the Cityzens in all competitions. In addition to that, he has also provided five assists.

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