2 Backup Plans for Barca if they "fail to capture" Haaland

The Catalan club hope to sign the Norwegian to bolster their attack and create a boost for the reopening of Camp Nou in 2026. However, if an agreement with Haaland is not reached, Barca are ready with two backup options: Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Liverpool's Darwin Nunez.

Isak and Nunez are both promising options that Barcelona's board of directors considers as potential "blockbusters" that can please fans. Compared to Haaland, the possibility of recruiting these two strikers is rated higher because of their "softer" price and feasibility in Barca's current financial context.

Alexander Isak was very close to joining the Camp Nou last summer, when Barcelona were keen on the Swedish striker. Isak is currently under contract with Newcastle until 2028 and is valued at around €75m by Transfermarkt. Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez is struggling for playing time at Liverpool. Although coach Arne Slot highly values ​​the Uruguay international's ability, he is often on the bench for Diogo Jota. Nunez's price tag is currently around €10m lower than Isak's, but both are big deals given Barca's financial challenges.

Previously, Diario Sport revealed Barca's bold plan to recruit Haaland. In February this year, Haaland's representative met with Barcelona, ​​sparking rumors about a possible transfer. Sports director Deco was also found to have met with "super agent" Rafaela Pimenta to discuss Haaland's future. This move led the Spanish media to speculate that the Norwegian striker could head to La Liga in the near future.

As for Haaland, he has conquered most of the important titles with Manchester City, from the Premier League to the Champions League. Moving to Barca to experience a new playing environment like La Liga is considered a reasonable step in this player's career. However, to materialize this ambition, Barcelona will need to overcome many challenges, not only financially but also in convincing Haaland about the team's sports project.