Villarreal's Gerard Moreno, another option for Barcelona's No 9 spot

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Villarreal's Gerard Moreno, another option for Barcelona's No 9 spot

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The striker is in the Conference League but he belongs in the Champions League

Barcelona are looking for strikers in the market and another name that has popped up is Gerard Moreno. The Catalans’ priority is Robert Lewandowski, but the club are also keeping an eye on other options incase a deal becomes too complicated.

Moreno fits Xavi’s sporting prerequisites as a top striker who can make the difference up front.

Barcelona want a big signing in that position and Moreno has a contract until 2027 with a release clause of 100m euros.

Villarreal are willing to negotiate and would accept around 40m euros, which is what Barcelona are planning to spend on Lewandowski.

Moreno’s name has been put on the table but there has been no further movement. The player is calm, contemplating his future at Villarreal.

The signing will not be easy because there are other interested clubs. In this sense Atletico Madrid are also interested as they look for a Luis Suarez replacement. 

Villarreal will be in next season’s Europa Conference League but Moreno belongs at the top level.

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