Barcelona lists Pavlidis high on transfer shortlist

Vangelis Pavlidis continues to be a significant transfer target for Barcelona, with the Catalan club closely monitoring the Greek international striker from Benfica. Spanish sports daily AS reports that Barcelona is considering Pavlidis as a potential option to bolster their attacking line.

However, Barcelona's final decision regarding Pavlidis is expected to be heavily influenced by the outcome of their primary pursuit: Julian Alvarez. The Argentine forward is reportedly Barcelona's main transfer objective for strengthening their offense. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is reportedly unwilling to lower its financial demands for Alvarez, creating a complex situation for Barcelona.

Adding to Barcelona's potential needs in attack, the club might also need to address other gaps. Beyond Robert Lewandowski, there is a possibility that Ferran Torres could depart, as he has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain. This situation could further increase the urgency for Barcelona to secure a new forward.

Pavlidis himself has made a strong start to the new season. He notably impressed in the Europa League qualifiers, where he scored four goals against St. Gallen. His performance suggests he could be a valuable addition to Barcelona's squad should they decide to move forward with a transfer.