Barcelona have returned to training under coach Hansi Flick in preparation for their upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Barcelona defeated Sevilla 4-1 in their last match and will face Rayo Vallecano next Monday.
Barcelona are currently third in La Liga, one point behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and two points behind leaders Real Madrid.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, the summer transfer market is expected to witness a major move for Barcelona, with Dusan Vlahovic being one of the most prominent names circulating in sports circles. Juventus have decided to put the player up for sale, and it is likely that the Serbian striker will fit perfectly into coach Hansi Flick’s plans.
Barcelona are closely monitoring Vlahovic’s situation, as Hansi Flick is looking for a striker who can succeed Robert Lewandowski, who will turn 37 in August and has started to show some decline in his level of performance. Since arriving at Barcelona, Hansi Flick has made it clear that he wants a strong striker who can score and adapt to the team’s style of play. In this regard, Vlahovic perfectly meets all of the coach’s requirements.
The Serbian forward is a classic ‘9’, known for his great physical presence (1.90m), ability to play in the air, and capability of scoring goals with both feet. In addition, at 25 years old, he has plenty of room for improvement, making him a candidate to be Barcelona’s main striker for several seasons to come.
Flick particularly appreciates Vlahovic’s ability to move inside the area, work without the ball, and combine with the wingers, qualities that are essential in a team that includes players like Lamine Yamal and Rafinha.
Despite Juventus’ willingness to sell the player, the main obstacle for Barcelona remains the financial aspect. With a price tag of between 60 and 70 million euros, the deal is complicated by the financial constraints facing the Catalan club.
To complete the deal, Barcelona will need to make significant sales to raise the necessary funds. Players like Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, or even Frenkie de Jong could be among those leaving, in order to free up space on the wage bill and generate additional income.
The next two weeks will be crucial in determining the future of the striker, but if there is a real chance to sign him, Barcelona will certainly do their best to take advantage of it.