With the start of negotiations on a potential trade for a Juventus forward, Barcelona has taken the first significant steps toward life after Robert Lewandowski. Vlahović Dušan. Although the Catalan team has been evaluating the striker market for months, plans have entered a more active phase due to recent developments over Lewandowski's future.
The squad views Vlahović, one of the most sought-after number nines in Europe, as a logical replacement for Lewandowski at the top of the attack. The conditions of the transfer have been discussed between Juventus and the player's team, although any agreement is anticipated to be significantly impacted by Barcelona's financial situation.
Because it would enable them to arrange a move on better terms, the Blaugrana would like a transaction that is timed to coincide with the expiration of Vlahović's current contract in Turin. However, if negotiations result in a fee that fits La Liga's budgetary constraints, a switch in an earlier window has not been ruled out.
Concurrently, Lewandowski's club is considering his next move; discussions with representatives of the Saudi Pro League are scheduled, and MLS has expressed interest. Even if the Polish striker is still a vital member of the team, the club understands that a long-term strategy at center forward cannot be postponed any longer.