Barcelona have been conducting their search for a new star striker, as they prepare for Robert Lewandowski’s inevitable departure in the next couple of years. Among those linked in recent months,

Talks are progressing well over Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signing a new lucrative contract extension, which would see him become the highest-paid player in Premier League history

Barcelona’s long-term plan to sign Erling Haaland as the successor of forward Robert Lewandowski has suffered a setback.