Barcelona had identified Strasbourg's Emanuel Emegha as a potential long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, with sporting director Deco being an admirer of the 22-year-old player, according to SPORT. While signing a centre-forward was not a priority for the club in the recent transfer window, they were monitoring strikers for the future. However, Chelsea reached an agreement with their sister club Strasbourg that will see Emegha move to Stamford Bridge next summer for the 2026-27 season. The Dutch international has signed a seven-year contract, with Chelsea reportedly acting early to secure the deal amidst interest from other European clubs. The striker has a current market value of €25m, according to Transfermarkt.