Barcelona Transfer News: Kevin Gameiro, Lucas Perez, Latest Neymar Rumours

Barcelona will reportedly seek to sign another centre-forward this summer, with Sevilla hitman Kevin Gameiro and Deportivo la Coruna star Lucas Perez said to be on their shortlist.

That’s according to TV3 (h/t Sport), who reported the club are after a striker happy to deputise for Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in the advanced positions. Here is a look at how the two aforementioned compare in La Liga matches this term:

Gameiro has blossomed with Sevilla this season, continuing to fly under the radar as one of the most underrated forwards around. The 28-year-old is so sharp around the penalty area and quick to latch on to through balls; his predatory instincts would certainly take some of the goal-getting responsibility off the trio aforementioned.

As Ben Hayward of Goal noted after another brilliant display from the striker against Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday, he’s been a magnificent purchase for the club:

Kévin Gameiro has three goals in this tie against Shakhtar and 28 this season. He cost Sevilla €10 million. More brilliant business by them.

— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) May 5, 2016

Perez began the 2015-16 campaign in stunning style, including a seven-match spell in which he netted a goal a game. The goals have dried up for the 27-year-old as the season has rumbled on, but with his brilliant technical ability, attacking versatility and eye for a pass, it’s easy to see why Barca may be interested.

Gameiro is the man most Blaugrana fans would love to see join, and for a player who turns 29 this month, he may jump at the opportunity of joining the finest attacking side on the …

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