Barcelona is the newest team linked With Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, the Serie A team is preparing to make a big decision about his future.
Juventus spent a cool £66.6 million to sign Vlahovic in 2022 and has seen him score 53 goals in 126 games in all competitions, including seven goals in Serie A this season.
The conundrum for Juventus concerns Vlahovic’s contract. He has reached the final 18 months of his contract and reports suggest the Italian giants are increasingly fearful of losing him on a free transfer and talks over a new contract are not making much progress.
If he doesn’t have his contract extended by the end of the season, he will likely be sold and sold SPORT The State of Barcelona plans to join the fight for his signature.
Barcelona officials have long admired Vlahovic and, with doubts about the longevity of 36-year-old Robert Lewandowski, are now exploring a possible summer transfer that could represent a bargain if he allows his contract to expire.
Chelsea were recently named as suitors, while Arsenal are long-standing admirers and it is the Gunners who are seen as the biggest threat to Barcelona in this report. Arsenal are reportedly exploring a deal in January, which could become possible once Juventus completes the loan move of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain.
In addition to Vlahovic, Barcelona have a strong interest in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, but are aware that the huge competition to sign the Swede will likely be too much for them.