Barcelona Bets on Vlaovic: The Free-Transfer Plot Thickens as Milan and Bayern Watch Closely
3 January 2026
Barcelona's pursuit of Vlaovic heats up
Barcelona has held several talks with Dusan Vlahovic, the Serbia striker at Juventus, who is expected to depart on a free transfer in June.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Vlaovic is Barca's primary target to replace Lewandowski for the 2026-27 season.
Vlahovic's Juventus contract expires in June, and renewal seems unlikely, keeping a potential summer move on the table.
Barcelona would reportedly match Vlaovic's current salary, around 12 million euros per year including bonuses.
Juventus has resisted extending the deal, while Barcelona continues talks with Vlaovic's agent, optimistic about an agreement in the coming months.
Barça's interest remains strong even as Bayern Munich and AC Milan still chase the striker as a free agent in the summer window.
Vlahovic underwent surgery in December and is not expected to return to action until March.
If the deal takes shape, it would mark a major shift in Barcelona's plan to replace Lewandowski, with a potential 2026-27 retooling of the attack.
Punchline 1: If Vlaovic signs for free, Barca's accountants will finally applaud—no transfer fees, just a standing ovation for amortization.
Punchline 2: The transfer saga moves slower than a sniper's sighting—patience may be the real star of the show.
