Juventus forward willing to accept backup role for Barcelona transfer dream – report

Despite not currently being among Barcelona’s main targets, Vlahovic still believes a chance could appear depending on what happens with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Lewandowski plays a key role

Dusan Vlahovic wants to play for Barcelona. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Lewandowski’s future is now viewed as the key factor in the situation. Barcelona are still waiting for the Polish striker’s final decision regarding the one-year extension proposal currently on the table.

While renewal discussions continue, the possibility of Lewandowski leaving this summer is growing stronger.

If the veteran striker eventually departs, Barcelona could look for a more traditional No. 9 to fill the void, a scenario that Vlahovic sees as his opening.

The report adds that Barcelona are aware of the Serbian striker’s willingness to join the club and that he would even be prepared to lower his salary demands to make the move possible.

Importantly, Vlahovic is not demanding a guaranteed starting role either.

The Juventus forward understands the competition that would exist at Barcelona and is still willing to accept a secondary role if it allows him to wear the Blaugrana shirt.

For now, much will depend on Lewandowski’s next move, but Vlahovic’s decision to wait could become one of the more interesting transfer stories of the summer window.