Why Barcelona have cooled interest in Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a summer transfer to Barcelona throughout this season but it seems the Catalans have cooled their interest in the 26-year-old.

According to Diario Sport, the striker is “not a priority” for Barcelona and “contacts have been frozen for weeks” as the Catalans look for alternatives.

In fact the report even goes as far as to say “barring a surprise, Vlahovic will not wear the Blaugrana shirt” even though he is thought to be fairly keen on a move to the Camp Nou. The only way Barca may reignite their interest is in the event they don’t return to the 1:1 rule this season.

Barcelona’s initial interest in Vlahovic came about under Xavi Hernandez, who was a big fan, but the feeling now is that the striker is “not the style of player” they are looking for at the moment when it comes to a new No. 9.

Although Vlahovic is seen as a great goalscorer, the Catalans want a more versatile player who can feature across the front three.

Julian Alvarez remains the dream, while it’s also claimed once again that Barca are interested in Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush.

Source: barcablaugranes.com