Besiktas issue transfer ultimatum to free-agent striker who continues to wait for Barcelona – report

Besiktas issue transfer ultimatum to free-agent striker who continues to wait for Barcelona – report Dusan Vlahovic’s future remains one of the biggest unresolved stories of the summer transfer window. The Serbian striker, currently available on the market as a free agent after his contract at Juventus expired, has yet to decide his next destination as he continues to wait for an opportunity to join one of Europe’s top clubs, preferably Barcelona . While Barcelona have been made aware of his availability, Besiktas have grown tired of waiting and have now issued the forward with a deadline. Besiktas want an answer Indeed, according to SPORT , the Turkish club have reportedly informed Vlahovic that he has until tomorrow to respond to their offer. Besiktas are unwilling to delay their transfer plans any longer and are prepared to move on to alternative striker targets if no decision is made. Vlahovic is a free agent. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Their proposal includes a three-year contract, with a et salary of €8 million per season, with no signing bonus and no performance-related bonuses. Even without additional incentives, the offer exceeds the renewal proposal Juventus presented to the striker before negotiations broke down. Barcelona remain in the background Vlahovic has also offered himself to Barcelona, hoping the Catalan club could enter the race if circumstances change. The striker is closely following Ferran Torres’ uncertain future, with the Barça forward currently linked with a move to reigning European champions PSG Should Ferran leave, Barcelona could enter the market for another attacking option, along with their priority target, Julian Alvarez. For now, however, the club has made no formal move. Financial demands a major obstacle Barcelona’s sporting department has listened to Vlahovic’s proposal but has reservations about the financial package requested. Vlahovic is waiting for Barcelona. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) The striker is seeking a lucrative three-year contract with a substantial signing bonus and significant agent commissions. Those demands are currently considered beyond the Blaugrana’s financial parameters. Despite appreciating the player’s qualities and viewing him as a different profile to the club’s existing forwards, the Catalans have no intention of meeting those conditions. Barcelona’s priority lies elsewhere Barcelona are not expected to make any decision until Ferran’s future is resolved. If the Spanish international completes a move to PSG, the club’s first priority will be to push harder for the signing of Julian Alvarez. Only after addressing that objective could Barcelona consider recruiting another striker. Among the alternative names admired by the sporting department is Hoffenheim forward Asllani , whose release clause is set at €29 million. For the time being, Vlahovic continues to wait, while Besiktas demand an answer and Barcelona focus on other priorities in the transfer market.