Bringing in a new forward in the summer is a priority for Barcelona, which is why they’re looking at various options and have been linked with several players already.
One of them is Luka Jovic, the Serbia international has been constantly linked with a move to the Camp Nou.
Three days ago, Sport reported the La Liga winners are ‘in pole’ to sign the striker, who is currently on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt from Benfica. The Bundesliga outfit have the option to make the transfer permanent after this season, which they will do.
Friday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo has brought the latest developments regarding the Blaugrana’s efforts for the 21-year-old.
It’s stated contacts between the Spanish champions and the player have been taking place regularly, but there’s a lot of negotiating to be done if he’s to be Luis Suarez’s long-term successor.
From these discussions, it’s clear the two parties are ‘still far’ from reaching an agreement and also there is a lack of clarity about the fee for the transfer.
Jovic’s agent Fali Ramadani has already received calls from other clubs, but the player’s wish is to play for Barcelona… as the Catalan media always state. However, he will listen to his agent and the club and not push for an exit.
Eintracht Frankfurt are demanding a fee of €60-€70m, which, according to Mundo, seems a bit high for Ernesto Valverde’s side. 
As of now, there are ‘substantial differences’ between Barca and Jovic to find an agreement over salary, while transfer valuation is also likely to be an issue.
