Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been loosely linked with Barcelona all season, but the Catalan club has shown little real interest—until now. The Serbian's latest move could change everything.

Barcelona's Director of Football, Deco, previously met with Vlahovic's agent to gauge potential terms, but Barca decided he wasn't the forward they needed. However, with rumors swirling that Robert Lewandowski might head to Juventus—turning down a reduced role at Camp Nou in the process—Vlahovic is now reportedly willing to accept the kind of diminished role that Barca demands.

According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport (via Mundo Deportivo), Vlahovic has frozen contract extension talks with Juventus. His agent has met with the Bianconeri five times, and while Vlahovic is ready to take a pay cut, no agreement has been reached. The striker's camp has made it clear: he's willing to accept a reduced role and lower wages to join Barcelona. He's also been offered to Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but Barca remains his priority.

Still, Barcelona isn't actively pursuing Vlahovic right now. The club's focus is on finding a long-term successor to Lewandowski. While they've scouted more physical number nines like Vedat Muriqi and Alexander Sorloth, signing a striker isn't urgent.

For a Vlahovic deal to happen, both Lewandowski and Ferran Torres would likely need to leave. Torres is out of contract next year, and Lewandowski seems ready for a move—so don't rule out a dramatic summer switch. For now, Vlahovic waits, his bags packed for Catalonia.