Real Sociedad striker Isak is Barcelona's alternative to Haaland

Real Sociedad striker Isak is Barcelona's alternative to Haaland

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The Swedish international has been followed by Barça for many years now

Barcelona's priority this summer is to sign a striker. It's no secret they are working on a deal for Erling Haaland but they're also exploring alternative options due to the competition for the Borussia Dortmund No.9.

Barça will give everything for Haaland and are convinced they have a chance, but if they don't land the Norway star then they will target another Scandanavian hitman, Real Sociedad and Sweden's Alexander Isak.

Isak's a long-term target. Barça have tracked him for years and were close to signing him last year before his renewal with La Real. The previous regime were big fans and there were meetings with his camp in Barcelona to sound out a deal.

In the end, a transfer was not possible because Barça needed to move on players first and they did not have the financial power to do the deal. Despite that, the relationship has remained in tact and Isak's people know Barça have him in mind, even if he's no their No.1 target.

Isak renewed with La Real last July and his clause increased to 80 million euros. It's a high price in the current market but the player has a good relationship with his club so if Barça did move it's likely an agreement could be reached.

For now, Isak has put the breaks on other offers as he awaits Barça's decision. A move to Camp Nou is his priority and he will do all he can to make it happen if Barça's first choice, Haaland, doesn't come off. Barça like him a lot and see the potential.

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