Barcelona earmark Galatasaray's Osimhen as Alvarez back-up plan

Barcelona earmark Galatasaray's Osimhen as Alvarez back-up plan

Barcelona are reportedly tracking Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a potential back-up option for priority target Julian Alvarez.

It’s been widely reported that Barcelona are looking to sign a new striker with Robert Lewandowski set to leave on a free.

Alvarez is understood to be their top target, but Atletico Madrid won’t make any deal for the 26-year-old easy or cheap.

According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have earmarked Galatasaray’s Osimhen as a potential back-up plan.

The 27-year-old has been fantastic for the Turkish giants once again this season, scoring 19 goals and providing five assists in his 29 games.