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Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly pushing for a move to the Premier League this summer, with Manchester United emerging as his preferred destination, according toGIVEMESPORT.
The 25-year-old Serbian forward previously rejected the opportunity to join Arsenal in 2022, opting instead for a high-profile £66 million transfer to Juventus from Fiorentina. At the time, Arsenal had tabled a £50 million offer as Mikel Arteta searched for a prolific goalscorer, but Vlahovic made it clear that a move to Turin was his only ambition.
“Maybe my agent knows [about Arsenal’s offer], but I never talked to anyone about it. I just had one club in my mind because Juventus is Juventus,” Vlahovic said in an interview withThe Telegraph. “Now I feel honoured to wear this jersey. The Juventus personality coincides with my personality.”
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However, with 56 goals in 142 appearances, Vlahovic has reportedly been told he is not part of Juventus’ long-term plans. As a result, he is now exploring his options and has set his sights on the English top flight.
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The report claims Vlahovic is “desperate” to challenge himself in the Premier League and would be offered to Manchester United, where manager Ruben Amorim is believed to be assessing options for a new striker. The Serbian is said to be seeking a contract worth around £200,000 per week after contributing 20 goals and assists across 41 appearances last season.
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Vlahovic is also understood to be snubbing offers from Turkish clubs as he holds out hope for a move to Manchester United or another Premier League side. Intermediaries are reportedly ready to alert the Old Trafford hierarchy to his availability.
While Nottingham Forest have also been linked, with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo exploring options to support Chris Wood ahead of their UEFA Conference League campaign, Vlahovic is believed to be holding out for a top-tier club.
Despite his growing interest in a Premier League move, Manchester United have so far been linked more heavily with other strikers such as Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Hugo Ekitike. Nonetheless, Vlahovic remains hopeful that his dream move to England may still materialise before the window closes.
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