Barcelona in three-way race with Bayern Munich, AC Milan for soon-to-be-free Serie A striker | OneFootball

One of the positions that FC Barcelona intend to bolster in the summer transfer window is the centre-forward slot.

Robert Lewandowski, at 37, does not have a guaranteed future at the club with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.

The Blaugrana will need to rope in a replacement for the veteran Pole, given that an extension is starting to look unlikely as things stand.

One of the options being considered happens to be Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract also runs out this summer.

Barcelona face competition

However, according to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona are set to face competition from teams like AC Milan and Bayern Munich, who also want Vlahovic.

As reported previously, Barcelona have already made moves in their pursuit of the Serbian striker.

In demand. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Indeed, they have spoken on several occasions with Vlahovic’s entourage and believe in the possibility of reaching an agreement, and then in the green light for the operation.

The salary figures could remain at the level the Serbian currently earns in Turin, around €12 million per year, despite the recent injury and the time that will be needed to see the best version of Vlahovic again.

As per the report, the Catalan club are pushing, Bayern Munich are watching, and AC Milan remain in the background. That is the current starting grid in an open race.

However, the Barcelona effect has its own strength and appeal. Playing in La Liga, with a world-class club and under constant attention, would represent a new challenge to win for a player as ambitious as he is.

Currently injured, the Serbian forward is due back at the end of March. Following that, things are likely to move forward with regard to his future.