Dušan Vlahović reportedly paused contract renewal talks with Juventus while waiting to see if potential moves to FC Barcelona or FC Bayern Munich would materialize.

The Serbian striker was not considered a top transfer priority for Barcelona, but reports suggested he was willing to reduce his salary demands and accept a backup role if veteran forward Robert Lewandowski left the club during the summer transfer window.

Vlahović remained one of the highly rated forwards in European football despite an inconsistent campaign. The 24-year-old made 16 appearances in the Serie A, scoring four goals.

In the UEFA Champions League, the Serbian international scored three goals in four appearances before Juventus’ elimination from the competition.

With uncertainty surrounding his future in Turin, several top European clubs continued to monitor his situation ahead of the summer transfer window.