Barcelona continue to explore options for a new striker, but a deal for Julián Álvarez remains difficult with Atlético Madrid unwilling to let their star striker leave. If Barca fail to land the Argentine, Georges Mikautadze and Fisnik Asllani could emerge as realistic alternatives.
Georges Mikautadze: A Ready-Made La Liga Option
Georges Mikautadze has reportedly given his agreement to join Barcelona and has held lengthy talks with Hansi Flick. He is currently viewed as Barca’s Plan B if the Álvarez deal fails.
The Georgian striker enjoyed an impressive season with Villarreal, making 32 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 6 assists last season.
Mikautadze would also suit Barcelona’s style, Mikautadze is not simply a penalty-box striker. He is technically gifted, capable of dropping into deeper areas, combining with teammates and helping progress attacks before making runs into the box. That versatility is particularly valuable for Barcelona, where the centre-forward is expected to participate in the build-up rather than remain permanently between the centre-backs.
His biggest advantage could be his price, with reports valuing him at around €40–50 million.
Fisnik Asllani: The Playmaker-Striker Option
Fisnik Asllani is another name Barcelona could consider after his proposed move from Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig reportedly collapsed following concerns over his medical.
Asllani had already attracted Barca’s attention, with reports previously stating that the Catalan club had made contact with his representatives. The striker made 33 Bundesliga appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists last season. His estimated market value is around €30 million, making him a more affordable option.
The Kosovo international is a tall forward, but he does not play like a traditional target man. He often drops into midfield, links with teammates and uses intelligent movement to create space, That makes him a hybrid playmaker-striker.
Which One Fits Barcelona Better ?
Mikautadze offers more experience, while Asllani represents a younger and potentially cheaper project.
If Barcelona cannot convince Atlético to sell Álvarez, both forwards could provide realistic alternatives for Flick’s attack without requiring the club to make another huge financial commitment.
