5 strikers Barcelona could have signed instead of Luuk de Jong

#3 Mauro Icardi

Another striker Barcelona could've signed instead of Luuk de Jong

Barcelona parted ways with Lionel Messi during the summer transfer window. The Argentine signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, where he has linked up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to form a deadly attacking trio.

Messi's arrival has forced Mauro Icardi to lose his spot in the starting lineup. According to reports, the striker considered quitting the Parc des Princes in the summer. It was an opportunity Barcelona failed to capitalise on, though.

It would've been wise for Barcelona to sign the Argentine on loan from PSG. Given his situation at the club, Icardi would've likely hopped on the chance to join the Blaugrana. Instead, Barcelona signed De Jong, who has so far failed to step up at the club.

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#2 Dani Olmo

Unlike Luuk de Jong, Dani Olmo's versatility would've given Barcelona more options.

As per multiple reports, Barcelona made a late effort to sign Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window. Had they succeeded, the Spaniard would've been a better signing for the club than Luuk de Jong.

A product of the Blaugrana's famous La Masia academy, Dani Olmo already has a deep knowledge of the club's system. He has been a shining light for club and country over the years.

Apart from his young age and technical brilliance, the 23-year-old's versatility also deserves praise. Olmo can play anywhere across midfield and attack.

Since joining RB Leipzig midway through last season, the Spaniard has bagged 12 goals and 14 assists in 64 appearances across competitions. It is worth noting that he played in deeper positions in many of those games.

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#1 Edinson Cavani

The Uruguayan would've loved to escape Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow at Old Trafford.

Laike Dani Olmo, Barcelona made a late attempt to lure Edinson Cavani to Camp Nou on loan during the summer transfer window. For reasons best known to the club, the transfer never materialised, and they snapped up Luuk de Jong instead.

The Uruguayan has been one of the best strikers in Europe over the last few years, with a lot of experience and goalscoring instincts. He bagged 17 goals and six assists in 39 games for Manchester United in all competitions last term.

There's no doubt Cavani would've liked to join Barcelona, considering his situation at Old Trafford. The Uruguayan has lost his spot in the starting lineup following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. He has started just one game for the Red Devils across competitions so far this season.