Serie A forward prioritises free transfer move to Barcelona in the summer - report | Barca Universal

"At this point, it is well-established that FC Barcelona are set to enter the market for a new centre-forward in the summer transfer window. Robert Lewandowski is in the final few months of his contract with the Catalan heavyweights and, as things stand, a renewal appears unlikely. Barcelona have identified several potential targets as replacements for the veteran Poland captain. Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid tops the wishlist, while Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic also features on it."

"Now, according to Tuttosport (h/t SPORT), Vlahovic is prioritising a transfer to Barcelona as a free agent when his contract at Juventus expires at the end of the season. Indeed, the Serbian international has instructed his representatives to keep Barça as the main objective. He is waiting for a move from the Catalan club, hoping to become the long-term successor to Lewandowski."

"He was offered to the club, and preliminary financial scenarios were explored in case he became the chosen striker. So far, though, there has been no concrete move, as he is not the Blaugrana's preferred option. Barcelona's sporting department is looking for a slightly different profile if Lewandowski leaves. The idea is to sign a forward with more mobility, someone who links play well and can press with intensity."

FC Barcelona will enter the market for a new centre-forward in the summer transfer window as Robert Lewandowski approaches the final months of his contract and a renewal looks unlikely. Barcelona have shortlisted Julian Alvarez and Dusan Vlahovic among potential replacements. Vlahovic is prioritising a free transfer to Barcelona when his Juventus contract expires and has instructed his representatives to keep Barcelona as his main objective, but he would consider a Juventus renewal on reduced terms if Barcelona do not act. Barcelona currently prefer a more mobile forward who links play and presses; Alvarez is the preferred but complex option. Vlahovic is close to returning from an adductor injury suffered in November and is eager to prove himself.

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