Barcelona must choose between Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski this summer

Barcelona’s summer planning has already crystallised around a single, stark dilemma: keep Ferran Torres or retain Robert Lewandowski. With the club identifying a new centre-forward as an “absolute priority” for Hansi Flick’s 2026-27 project, only one of the two current strikers is expected to remain at the Camp Nou.

Diario Sport reports that the final decision has been framed as an either-or proposition. Lewandowski, whose deal enters its last months, is the more likely departure. Officials have floated the possibility of a 12-month extension on reduced terms, yet no agreement has materialised. Conversely, Torres is under contract through 2027 but has yet to open talks over an extension, forcing Barcelona to resolve his future this off-season or place him on the market.

Despite persistent speculation linking Julian Álvarez with a move from Atlético Madrid, doubts persist over whether Barcelona can finance the transfer, leaving the internal choice between Torres and Lewandowski as the immediate issue.

Torres, who has repeatedly stated his desire to stay, has registered 16 goals in 31 appearances this season and is reportedly ahead of Lewandowski in Flick’s pecking order. The Polish striker has 13 goals from 28 games.

The coming weeks will determine which forward’s Camp Nou story continues and which ends to accommodate the club’s pursuit of a marquee No. 9.