Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic but might have to include Mykhailo Mudryk in a deal for the Juventus striker.
According to a report from Calciomercatoweb, Juventus could look to demand Mykhailo Mudryk as a part of the deal to sell 23-year-old Serbian international striker Dusan Vlahovic to Chelsea.
Vlahovic is reportedly valued at €80 million, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea are ready to secure his services in the coming weeks. It is no secret that Chelsea need to bring in a quality goal scorer and the Serb would be an exceptional acquisition. The Blues have recently been in talks to secure his services.
Despite not being at his best last season, he managed to score 14 goals across all competitions. He has the potential to develop into a world-class striker, and someone like Mauricio Pochettino could help him return to his best.
A fresh start in the Premier League could be just what he needs right now after an underwhelming spell with Juventus. Meanwhile, Chelsea paid big money for Mudryk during the January transfer window. But the Ukrainian international has not been able to live up to the expectations.
It will be interesting to see if the Blues are ready to cash in on him after just six months at the club. If they end up letting the winger leave, they might need to bring in a wide player as well. Chelsea have already sanctioned the departure of Christian Pulisic, and they are ready to cash in on Hakim Ziyech as well.
The Blues have Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Raheem Sterling as their only reliable wingers at the club right now. Chelsea had a disappointing 2022/23 campaign and they will look to bounce back strongly.
They need to bring in the right reinforcements so that they can start the season strongly and return to the Champions League. Signing a talented young striker like Vlahovic could prove to be a wise decision for them. The Serb would be a solid long-term investment for the London club.
The Juventus striker has the attributes to succeed in English football and he could be the ideal target man for Chelsea next season. Pochettino has players like Christopher Nkunku at his disposal. The Frenchman would benefit from linking up with a specialist number nine, and Vlahovic could be the perfect fit for Pochettino’s side.
