Dusan Vlahovic courted by Besiktas as Barcelona talks stall

Besiktas president Serdar Adali confirmed that the Turkish club is in active negotiations with free‑agent striker Dusan Vlahovic, offering a two‑year contract and stating “we are working on it”. Vlahovic, who left Juventus after his contract expired, has also been linked with Barcelona, but the Spanish club’s focus remains on other targets, leaving Vlahovic’s move to Turkey as the most concrete prospect. Reports note that Barcelona’s interest is on hold while the club prioritises the acquisition of Julian Álvarez, and that Vlahovic has placed all other offers on standby. Additional commentary highlights that Vlahovic hoped Juventus might re‑sign him, but rising agent fees and contract costs in Serie A make a return less likely. The pursuit by Besiktas is seen as a prestige signing that could boost the club’s European ambitions.