La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing free-scoring Belgian striker Lois Openda from Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Lois Openda is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are in the market for a striker heading into the 2024 summer transfer window. The free-scoring RB Leipzig forward has thus emerged as one of the targets.
The Rise of Lois Openda
Lois Openda has set the stage alight since joining RB Leipzig from RC Lens this past summer. The Bundesliga giants shelled out a club-record €43 million to secure his services. And the Belgian international has hit the ground running at the Red Bull Arena, often scoring goals for fun.
The 23-year-old has amassed 14 goals and four assists in 24 appearances thus far this season for RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Openda is also growing in stature on the international stage, although he is behind Romelu Lukaku in the pecking order. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress at the Bundesliga club has not gone unnoticed.
Several Premier League bigwigs have set their sights on the free-scoring RB Leipzig striker. Meanwhile, he has emerged as a target for Barcelona, with the Blaugrana in the market for a centre-forward ahead of the 2024 summer transfer window amid Robert Lewandowski’s struggles this season.
Barcelona Keen on Lois Openda
Barcelona will greet the arrival of Vitor Roque in the January transfer window. But the Brazilian international is still a teenager and not ready to become the undisputed first-choice striker yet. So, with Lewandowski blowing hot and cold this season, it behoves Barcelona to delve into the market.
Lois Openda has thus emerged as a viable target for Barcelona. While the Belgian international is a free-scoring striker, he can play across the frontline, making him an attractive option. Meanwhile, the reigning La Liga champions also have other strikers on their radar, including Santiago Gimenez and Jonathan David.
So, the Blaugrana will have several options to consider before zeroing in on the ideal target. But with Openda being a highly sought-after attacker in the market, Barcelona might have an uphill task to land the RB Leipzig striker, considering the Bundesliga giants will demand a premium to contemplate a sale.
