After facing firm resistance from Atlético de Madrid in the pursuit of Julián Álvarez, FC Barcelona is considering Dušan Vlahović as a reinforcement for the striker position who may be easier to acquire. Vlahović is a 26-year-old Serbian attacker with 16 goals in 41 caps for his country. Deco and his team view him as an option whose future seems less certain than Álvarez's. It is said that his club is open to negotiation, and Barcelona could attempt to pursue a more favorable financial opportunity. Vlahović has also been linked with other clubs, including Chelsea, Milan, and Atlético Madrid. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €35.00m. Reports in late 2025 placed his asking price in the €15 million to €25 million range.