According to Goal.com, Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi is the primary candidate for Barcelona, offering the physical presence and elite experience the club seeks. Barcelona are considering a move for Muriqi as an alternative if they do not secure Julian Alvarez.

Vedat Muriqi could transfer for less than the 40 million euro release clause in his contract, according to 'Sport'. FC Barcelona are considering Vedat Muriqi as an option for their striker position.

LaLiga club Barcelona wants to sign 31-year-old Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi from Mallorca following the departure of Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona has become a competitor to Fenerbahçe, who have also been targeting their former player as part of their early planning for the upcoming season's squad. Muriqi's contract with Mallorca is valid until June 2029. In the current 2025/2026 LaLiga season, he has scored 21 goals in 30 appearances. For the Kosovo national team, the striker has 68 caps and 32 goals, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €4.50m.