Barcelona have re-emerged as a potential suitor for Dusan Vlahovic, a development that could complicate Juventus’ summer transfer planning. According to reports, the Catalan club is in the market for a new centre-forward for Hansi Flick’s squad and is closely monitoring several high-profile players.
While Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez remains the primary target for Barcelona’s sporting director Deco, no agreement has been reached for the Argentine. This has led to Vlahovic resurfacing as an appealing alternative. With the Serbian’s contract set to expire soon, he presents an attractive, more economical free transfer option for Barcelona compared to a move for Alvarez.
Vlahovic offers a different playing style to Alvarez, functioning more as a penalty-box striker with less involvement in build-up play. However, his availability on a free transfer makes him a tempting prospect. The main obstacle, as noted by Spanish media, is his salary demands, reportedly around €8 million net per season, along with a €15 million signing bonus.
Barcelona is not the only club interested in Vlahovic; Bayern Munich is also reportedly keen, and Atletico Madrid could be an option if Alvarez departs their club.
Meanwhile, Juventus’ new CEO Giovanni Carnevali is reportedly working to persuade Vlahovic to remain in Turin. Adding another layer of complexity, Barcelona is also tracking Alexander Sorloth as a potential signing to succeed Lewandowski. Sorloth is expected to leave Atletico Madrid, and Juventus themselves have been considering him as a potential replacement for Vlahovic.
English Translation:
Barcelona Interfere with Juventus Plans as Catalan Giants Target Vlahovic and Sorloth
Barcelona have re-emerged as suitors for Dusan Vlahovic, a development that could complicate Juventus’ summer planning. According to reports, the Catalan club is hunting for a new centre-forward for Hansi Flick’s squad and is keeping tabs on several high-profile names.
Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez remains the priority for sporting director Deco, but with no agreement reached for the Argentine, Vlahovic has resurfaced as an appealing Plan B. The Serbian’s contract is set to expire within days, opening the door to a free transfer that would represent a far more economical solution for Barcelona than a deal for Alvarez.
Vlahovic offers a different profile to Alvarez, more of a penalty-box striker and less involved in build-up play, but his availability on a free makes him a tempting opportunity. The sticking point, reports note, is his salary: the former Fiorentina man is reportedly seeking around €8 million net per season, plus a signing bonus of €15 million.
Barcelona are not alone in monitoring his situation, with Bayern Munich also keen and Atletico themselves an option should Alvarez depart.
New Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali, meanwhile, is keen to convince Vlahovic to reconsider and stay in Turin. Adding a further twist, Barcelona are also tracking Alexander Sorloth as a possible post-Lewandowski signing, a striker on his way out of Atletico whom Juventus themselves have been eyeing as a replacement for Vlahovic.
