Premier League trio Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
The 24-year-old was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe when he excelled at Fiorentina between 2018 and 2022, and it was Juventus who forked out an initial €70m to win the race for his signature.
Vlahovic has struggled with injuries during his time in Turin, but he has still managed to recorded 50 goals and 11 assists in 118 appearances for Juve across all competitions.
The Serbia international, who has netted nine times in 17 games so far this season, is under contract at Juventus until June 2026, but speculation over his long-term future at the club has surfaced ahead of the January transfer window.
Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Vlahovic and a recent report claims that the Gunners are optimistic of striking a cut-price deal to sign the Juventus marksman in 2025.
Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with Manuel Locatelli on November 5, 2024© Imago
Juve to sell Vlahovic if he turns down new contract offer?
According to TBR Football, Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United are all keeping tabs on Vlahovic's contract situation at Juventus, who are planning to sell their star striker if he decides against signing a new deal in the coming weeks.
The report adds that Mikel Arteta's side are huge admirers of Vlahovic and they failed to recruit the striker before he joined Juventus almost three years ago.
Chelsea are said to be continuing to monitor Vlahovic and remain open to signing a new striker despite the fine form shown by Nicolas Jackson so far this season.
Man United, meanwhile, are also looking at the possibility of reinforcing their attack, with new head coach Ruben Amorim keen for the Red Devils to splash the cash on a new forward in January.
Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus on September 21, 2024© Imago
Is Vlahovic likely to leave Juventus in 2025?
Vlahovic has established himself as a first-team regular for Juventus since the arrival of head coach Thiago Motta last summer.
However, Motta may have to plan for life without his No.9 as Juventus are said to be 'uncomfortable' with Vlahovic's current £200,000-a-week salary after tax.
Juve want Vlahovic to accept a pay cut as part of any new contract agreed with the club, but as things stand, the striker is seemingly unlikely to approve this proposal, meaning that an exit in either January or next summer could come to fruition.
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