Chelsea have been linked with 23-year-old Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer and are ready to step up their interest.
According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Chelsea are now ready to step up their efforts to sign 23-year-old Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer. The Serie A giants value him at €80 million.
Vlahovic joined Juventus in a big-money transfer but has not been able to live up to the expectations. He managed to score 14 goals in all competitions last season. But a player of his quality was expected to perform better.
Juventus have missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification and are expected to sell a key player to balance their books. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can agree on a deal with the Turin giants for the Serbian international. The 23-year-old has the technical and physical attributes to succeed in the Premier League. And a fresh start at Stamford Bridge could be ideal for him.
Vlahovic was regarded as one of the best young talents in the world before his move to Juventus, and he has the attributes to develop into a top-class player. Regular football at Chelsea could help the Serb regain his form in confidence.
He has shown his quality at Florentina in the past, and there is no doubt that he could be a key player for Chelsea in the coming season. Chelsea have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, and the 51-year-old tends to get the most out of his players. He is also an expert when it comes to nurturing talented young players and helping them fulfil their potential.
He has previously done a stellar job of developing young players at clubs like Espanyol, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine managed to unlock the world-class potential of Harry Kane at Tottenham and could help Vlahovic reach his peak as well. And Chelsea are now ready to step up their efforts to sign the Serb.
It remains to be seen whether the player is open to moving to the Premier League this summer. Chelsea had a disappointing 2022/23 campaign, and they missed out on UCL qualification. The 23-year-old might want to join a club in the Champions League, capable of winning major trophies.
The striker is reportedly valued at €80 million, and Chelsea certainly have the finances to afford him, especially after selling a number of first-team players this summer. But amid competition from other top clubs, the Blues might have an uphill task.
