Barcelona hasn’t exactly been splashing the cash lately. Their financial struggles have kept them quiet in recent transfer windows, but that hasn’t stopped them from dreaming big. They’re still watching the world’s top players, just waiting for the right moment to make a signing that screams “Barcelona’s back.”

Since Hansi Flick took over in the summer of 2024, Barça has only made four permanent signings. It doesn’t sound like much, but Flick has worked his magic with homegrown La Masia talent and a few stars who looked past their prime, turning them into world-beaters. Suddenly, Barcelona is back on top of Spanish football.

Flick has built a powerhouse—one of the best Barcelona sides in recent memory—with a domestic treble already in the bag. But if they want to stay at the top, they still have a few holes to fill.

Now, Robert Lewandowski has been brilliant since he arrived in 2022. But let’s be real—he turns 38 next August, and with his contract winding down, it doesn’t look like he’ll stick around much longer.

Of course, the rumour mill’s been churning out striker names left and right as possible Lewandowski replacements. The biggest one? Harry Kane. Sure, there are other options, but come on—Kane would be a dream signing for Barcelona.

Lewandowski is one of the best centre-forwards of his era, winning just about everything at the club level. But time catches up with everyone, and in 2025–26, his numbers have dipped.

For years, people pointed at Kane’s empty trophy cabinet, but individually, he’s right up there with the best strikers of the last two decades. And honestly, this current season might just be the highlight of his career.

Right now, Kane is on fire. He’s gunning for his second European Golden Boot in three years. At 32, he isn’t slowing down—he’s matching, maybe even beating, Lewandowski’s best numbers at Bayern Munich.

Back in September, Kane hit 100 goals for Bayern in just 104 games—the fastest anyone’s managed that in Europe’s top leagues this century.

He’s not a kid anymore, but Kane shows no sign of decline. If Barça pulls this off, they don’t just get a Lewandowski replacement—they get one of the only players in the world who might actually be an upgrade.

Kane’s reputation as a goal machine is well-earned, but there’s a lot more to his game. He’s a complete centre forward, and he’d fit Barcelona’s style perfectly.

What makes Kane special? He loves dropping into midfield, almost like a quarterback, picking out teammates with clever passes. He can slice open defences just as easily as he can finish chances himself. Watch him play—his technique and vision scream La Masia, even though he never came through their academy.

Imagine Kane up front with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Pedri pulling the strings behind them. It’s easy to picture him slipping a pass through for Raphinha, combining with Yamal in tight spaces, or getting on the end of a Pedri cross.

These days, Lewandowski mostly lurks in the box, and Barça’s attack actually looks more fluid when someone like Ferran Torres leads the line. With Kane, Barcelona gets the best of both worlds—a threat in the box and a creative force deeper in midfield.

If anything, Kane might remind fans more of Luis Suárez in his Barcelona prime than of Lewandowski. That’s the kind of forward he is—lethal, clever, and perfect for the way Barça wants to play.

The winter transfer window is just around the corner, and as usual, Bayern Munich's name is popping up in transfer rumours all over the place. But the top guys at the club keep saying they won't be bringing anyone in this January.

As for players leaving, there's talk about guys whose contracts are almost up. Leon Goretzka is one of them, and he's been linked to a bunch of clubs lately.

Apparently, Bayern hasn't offered Goretzka a new deal yet. They're looking at younger midfielders to possibly replace him in the summer. Tottenham, Napoli, Fenerbahce, and Atletico Madrid are all said to be interested in snagging Goretzka this winter.

Sky Sports Germany says that Vincent Kompany thinks highly of Goretzka. The coach wants him to stay and appreciates what he brings to the field.

On the other hand, The Athletic is saying that the rumours about Goretzka going to Tottenham are off base. Apparently, Tottenham isn't trying to get him. Goretzka is also said to be locked in on finishing out the season strong with Bayern.

Goretzka's still got a job to do at Bayern.

Aleksandar Pavlovic has kind of jumped ahead of Goretzka in the lineup. The young midfielder played great in the first half of the season.

Goretzka's been coming off the bench lately. Even though he's not a starter right now, Goretzka can still help the team in the second half of the season. His experience will be really important in those big Champions League games. Plus, he can play different positions if needed. He can fill in on defence or be an attacking midfielder. A guy like that could be really helpful for Bayern as they try to win it all.

Right now, it looks like Kompany is happy with his team. Other than Sacha Boey, Bayern isn't expected to let go of any senior players this winter. Since Bayern is competing in three different competitions, Kompany will need everyone to play their best.