Chelsea are set to offer €80 million for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic with Mauricio Pochettino keen to sign a new frontman.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea are prepared to offer €80 million for Dusan Vlahovic. The 23-year-old attacker has reportedly grown discontent with life at Juventus and ready to take the next steps in his career. Apart from the Blues, a host of clubs are chasing the Serbian frontman, with a transfer seemingly imminent.
Chelsea may have spent over €600 million on new players in the two previous windows, but their squad has many gaping holes. The Stamford Bridge outfit are set to end the season disappointingly, with a bottom-half finish likely on the cards.
There are questions about whether their non-participation in the Champions League would affect their spending in the next window. Going through many reports linking Chelsea with a host of players, that may not be the case. New incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino will come in with a new plan that may involve a few additions.
Even before the Argentine came into the news regarding the vacant managerial positions, Chelsea had identified the No.9 position as problematic. For weeks, they have been linked with some of the top names, and with Pochettino coming in, the stories have grown stronger.
Lautaro Martinez has been linked with a move for some time now, but Chelsea are seemingly keeping their options. The latest on their shortlist is Dusan Vlahovic, with the 23-year-old attacker likely to become available in the summer.
In light of how the season has transpired, the 23-year-old attacker has grown discontent with life at Juventus. Before making the move in January 2022, he was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, who are still keen on the striker.
Chelsea do have competition but would like to test Juventus’ resolve with an €80 million offer for Vlahovic. The Blues are prepared to pay that sum and remain hopeful about bringing the 23-year-old attacker to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea feel that Vlahovic’s situation could open the doors, with the striker also keen to play in the Premier League. He might flourish in an attacking system, which the Blues could develop under Pochettino. The Serb has struggled to play his game under Massimiliano’s defensive style.
The question is whether €80 million will suffice to tempt Juventus into selling the 23-year-old attacker. However, they might take the money and look to reinvest in their squad for next season. As for Chelsea, they will have one of the best strikers in the continent if the Serbian signs up.
