Barcelona reportedly believe Viktor Gyokeres can lead the Catalans into a new era as he emerges as Robert Lewandowski's potential successor.

Gyokeres’ success has made him one of the most sought-after players in European football, with many clubs monitoring his situation at Sporting CP. Although he has a release clause of €100 million (£83m/$107m), Fichajes claim the Blaugrana are keen to complete a deal for the 26-year-old as they are "convinced" he can mark a new era for Barcelona's attack alongside Lamine Yamal.

The Blaugranas are reportedly considering several creative strategies to make this deal financially feasible. The club believes it could include young Brazilian talent Vitor Roque, who was previously offered to Sporting for €30 million (£25m/$32m) last summer. Additionally, Barcelona still holds a 50% sell-on clause for former player Francisco Trincao, who is currently with Sporting. By incorporating both Roque and the sell-on rights in a potential deal, Barcelona hope to further reduce the overall cost of acquiring Gyokeres, thereby securing a top-tier forward at a fraction of his release clause who could potentially lead the attack after Lewandowski leaves the club.

Gyokeres’ performances this season have only increased his appeal, with the 26-year-old off to a strong start in Liga Portugal. In just 10 games, he has already notched up 16 goals, showcasing the same sharp form that saw him score 29 goals and contribute 10 assists over the last league campaign. Moreover, his recent hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League has further boosted his stock.