The sports management of FC Barcelona is still looking for options to strengthen its forward line for the upcoming seasons and already has the potential heir to Robert Lewandowski on its radar. Deco and company have been scouting the transfer market for some time to find the best possible striker, considering that the Polish forward is not eternal. In fact, Lewandowski will turn 37 in August, and at Barça, there has always been a need to find a '9' who can provide competition and ensure important goals.
In this regard, many candidates have been evaluated by Deco and company over the past few months, always considering that the economic situation is delicate. However, Barça's higher-ups are willing to make a significant effort to achieve the club's future successes. This way, a new name has entered the Catalan team's roster, and Deco has set to work to plan a potential offensive.
An Old Acquaintance
According to the latest information circulating around FC Barcelona, the possible heir to Lewandowski in the offensive line would be Dusan Vlahovic. The 25-year-old Serbian forward has emerged as a strong option after losing prominence at Juventus under coach Thiago Motta. With this in mind, everything points to him leaving next summer market, and Barça will be very alert to his situation.
It should be noted that the Italian club has decided to put him up for sale considering his lack of continuity and the need to balance the books. Deco wants Barça to be one of the main candidates in the market, but the firm presence of Paris Saint-Germain has also become noticeable. Thus, the Catalan club's offices are already considering the viability of the operation, knowing that Flick views his arrival favorably.
Market Opportunity
Although Lewandowski remains an offensive reference in Barça's squad, his performance has been gradually declining. While the Polish forward still plays an important role in the Catalan club's goals, Deco wants to anticipate his inevitable replacement. In this regard, the intention was for this change to occur in 2026, when his contract expires.
However, Vlahovic's situation at Juventus could bring the move forward to 2025 if Barça finds the right financial formula. The Italian club is willing to accept a figure close to 50 million euros for his transfer, which would represent a very interesting market opportunity. What is clear is that Barça is thinking about the future of its forward line, and Vlahovic is emerging as one of the main candidates.