This article was originally published on www.si.com as Three Marcus Rashford, Luis Diaz Alternatives Barcelona Should Target. Barcelona are still in the market looking to add another attacker ahead of the 2025–26 season, a task that's proven to be significantly more complicated than originally expected.

Barcelona have been primarily linked with three forwards for the last few months; Luis Diaz, Nico Williams and Marcus Rashford. With Williams off the table, and Diaz looking difficult, many had

Emile Heskey has urged Liverpool to sign one of Arsenal ’s transfer targets if they decide to cash in on Luis Diaz this summer. The Colombian has been the subject of interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich this summer after lifting the Premier League title with Liverpool last season.

Barcelona’s approach is, in MARCA’s words, “two-sided and without urgency.” The chase for Athletic Club’s Nico Williams fell flat after the player rejected their offer and renewed in Bilbao. Now, the spotlight is firmly on two names. Marcus Rashford is said to be Flick’s new favourite, while the pursuit of Díaz is more layered and unclear.

Flick’s Bold Calls and Transfer DilemmasBarcelona’s pre-season has kicked off with intensity and intrigue, as Hansi Flick’s early decisions set the tone for

Luis Diaz has been linked with a summer transfer to Barcelona, but the Reds star is said to want an insurance policy in place should a familiar issue occur with the Catalan club

Barcelona are looking to build on their fantastic campaign under Hansi Flick. After taking charge at Camp Nou last summer, the German manager proceeded to guide his team to a domestic treble.

Barcelona star Dani Olmo has admitted he spoke to Liverpool's Luis Diaz in Ibiza recently whilst on holiday.

FC Barcelona project is officially underway, with new additions including Catalan goalkeeper Joan Garcia and Swedish winger Roony Bardghji.