5 strikers Barcelona might pursue in the summer

Messi will need a new striking partner next season
Messi will need a new striking partner next season

#3 Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)

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Werner could be the answer to Barca's questions
Werner could be the answer to Barca's questions

Quick, intelligent and deadly in front of goal, the young German has the makings of a very good strike. His movement and ability to create space is great. This allows him to get an extra yard to get ahead of opposing defenders or create space for teammates.

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His blistering speed means he is comfortable playing as a winger if need be. Given how Barca's front three are always expected to dovetail, his pace and ability to drift makes him perfect for the role. Messi and the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Malcolm would love playing alongside him.

Given his early beginnings as a winger, he could also complement Suarez perfectly, working in tandem with the man he would eventually replace.

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Werner's over-reliance on his pace to get past defenders has been an issue. He has not developed his all-round game as much as he should have.

Playing alongside Barca's exceptional midfield and Messi makes this a moot point as the German would have the perfect platform to add more to his repertoire.

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