Free agent striker puts lucrative offer from Besiktas on hold while hoping for Barcelona call

Free agent striker puts lucrative offer from Besiktas on hold while hoping for Barcelona call Among the latest Barcelona News, Dusan Vlahovic has emerged as an intriguing market opportunity after reportedly putting his future on hold in the hope of receiving a call from the Catalan club. According to SPORT , the Serbian international has decided to delay a final decision on his next destination despite receiving a concrete proposal from Besiktas.  According to the outlet, the striker’s preference is to wait for a call from Barcelona. The 26-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Juventus at the end of his contract, but instead of committing elsewhere, he has opted to remain patient and wait for developments in Spain. Vlahovic waiting for Barcelona despite Besiktas proposal The Barcelona transfer news suggests that Dusan Vlahovic waiting for Barcelona is more than just speculation. Reports indicate that Besiktas recently held discussions with the Serbian forward and presented a three-year contract proposal in an attempt to secure his signature.  Vlahovic is waiting for a call from Barcelona. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) However, the former Juventus striker has chosen to freeze negotiations for now because his intention is to continue playing at the highest level, preferably in the Premier League or La Liga, with Barcelona standing out as his preferred destination. Sources close to the player believe Dusan Vlahovic Barcelona transfer could still develop later in the summer, especially once the World Cup concludes and clubs begin making definitive moves in the market. Furthermore, the striker is also said to be willing to show flexibility regarding his salary demands if Barcelona decide to pursue a deal. Barcelona prioritise Julian Alvarez Although Dusan Vlahovic free agent status makes him an attractive proposition, Barcelona have so far remained focused on other priorities. Deco has already been informed about the conditions requested by the striker and his representatives, but the club have not taken negotiations any further. Barcelona’s priority is Julian Alvarez. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) In fact, it is said that Barcelona’s sporting director informed Vlahovic’s camp that signing a striker of his profile is not currently at the top of the agenda , although circumstances could change later in the transfer window. One of the biggest issues Barcelona have identified in Vlahovic’s transfer is that despite his openness to compromise, his financial requests are very excessive. The striker is said to be seeking around €8 million net per season, in addition to a sizeable signing bonus worth approximately €10 million and substantial commissions for his entourage. On top of that, Julian Alvarez remains Barcelona’s preferred objective at the moment, and the Blaugrana will keep on working on this transfer for as long as possible. However, if the club ultimately fails, only then will they look to sign Vlahovic .