Robert Lewandowski set for showdown talks with Barcelona with striker set for a wage rise despite speculation over his future

Barcelona will hold talks with Robert Lewandowski over his wages for the 2023/24 season as the club looks to make changes in attack.

Spanish outlet Sport report that Barca’s sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta are meeting with the striker’s representative Pini Zahavi, who plans to visit the club next week.

The contract Lewandowski signed two years ago should rise to €30m next season, but Barcelona will try to negotiate the player’s pay rise as they meet with his agent.

The Catalan club still considers Lewandowski a key player, but they are aware that the striker will turn 36 this year.

Xavi and his colleagues are on the hunt for attacking players this summer and there is speculation that Lewandowski could be heading for the exit.

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The Pole is reportedly playing for his future as Barcelona prepare for a summer fire sale, with only three stars safe from the heel.

Barcelona are set to revamp their squad this summer after a disappointing season that has seen them finish a distant second to Real Madrid.

Their wage cap has been set by LaLiga at £174.4m – a colossal reduction from the £553.9m they were allowed to spend in February 2023.

They will need to change players and although Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world, his form this season has not justified his huge salaries.

He will earn £22.5 million over the course of this season, rising to £27.7 million next season.

According to The Athletic, only Lamine Yamal (16), Pau Cubarsi (17) and Gavi (19) have ‘untouchable’ status.

They represent the next generation of La Masia graduates and it is much easier to give such players a lower salary than established stars.