Manchester United will have to decide whether they are prepared to make Dusan Vlahovic one of the highest earners at Old Trafford when the Juventus star is pushed in their direction as he is seeking a lucrative contract as he prepares to embark on a fresh challenge, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim has been determined to upgrade his squad in various departments after failing to steer his side to silverware or European qualification during the 2024/25 campaign, resulting in Matheus Cunha completing a £62.5million switch from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo is also on Manchester United's radar as a potential recruit, with them readying an improved offer after their initial proposal was turned down, but there remains a desire to also secure a new first-choice marksman who would leapfrog Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in the pecking order.
Vlahovic Seeks Lucrative Deal Ahead of Move
Serbia international poised to be pushed in Red Devils' direction
Dusan Vlahovic sitting on the bench for Juventus
Vlahovic has made £200,000-per-week contract demands to join Manchester United or a Premier League counterpart this summer, according to GMS sources, having decided that he wants to secure a significant payday elsewhere after Serie A heavyweights Juventus failed to convince him to sign a new long-term deal.
The striker has been described as 'extraordinary' by former teammate Federico Bernardeschi and has shown interest in testing himself in the English top flight for the first time in his career since turning his attention towards identifying an ideal landing spot when the season came to an end.
GMS sources have been informed that a plan has been devised for Vlahovic, who found the back of the net 15 times during the 2024/25 campaign, to be offered to Manchester United as his representatives and intermediaries are looking to take advantage of Amorim's desire to recruit a top-level centre forward.
Dusan Vlahovic's statistics for Juventus this season
Although the Serbia international is prepared to take a pay cut in order to leave his current surroundings, having been on a contract worth more than £315,000-per-week at Juventus, he has made it clear that he will still hold out for a big-money pay package if the Red Devils or a domestic rival ups the ante.
The Bianconeri entered last-ditch talks in an attempt to persuade Vlahovic to remain at the Allianz Stadium on reduced terms, GMS sources have learned, but he snubbed the opportunity to stay on board and is on course to be pushed in Manchester United's direction as preparations are made for next term.
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Dusan Vlahovic in action for Juventus
GMS sources have been told that Vlahovic is desperate to get back on the path of being considered a superstar frontman, resulting in him being touted around Premier League clubs and Manchester United having the opportunity to pounce after already missing out on landing Liam Delap this summer.
The England under-21 international chose to complete a £30million switch to Chelsea instead of heading to Old Trafford, having been the subject of widespread interest following Ipswich Town's relegation to the Championship, leading to Amorim moving onto alternative options on the market as he seeks fresh firepower.
Manchester United are in danger of facing stiff competition from the Blues for Vlahovic's signature as they have also been included on a list of sides who will be offered the chance to recruit him this summer, GMS sources understand, while Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have been earmarked as additional possible destinations.
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GMS sources recently revealed that the 25-year-old is so desperate to head to the Premier League that he will continue refusing to consider offers from admirers in Turkey's Trendyol Super Lig until it becomes clear he will not be handed the opportunity to join the Red Devils or a domestic rival.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 20/06/2025
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