Manchester United transfer news as Dusan Vlahovic's services continue to be linked with a move to Old Trafford
Dusan Vlahovic
Dusan Vlahovic could leave Juventus on a free transfer
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Manchester United's transfer battle to land a new striker this summer hasn't really got off the ground yet despite Ruben Amorim needing to improve his forward line.
Matheus Cunha has already been signed from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo continues to be strongly tipped with a move to Old Trafford. However, a centre-forward is yet to be pursued despite the number of players linked.
A move for Viktor Gyokeres had been tipped but the Sporting CP forward is closing in on a switch to Arsenal. Alternatives have been tipped with Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic attracting interest.
Once a serious target for Arsenal, Vlahovic is expected to leave Juve this summer and United could be one of the clubs that swoop in to revive his career. But what's the latest? MEN Sport takes a look at the latest...
Is he staying at Juventus?
Almost definitely not. Reports from Italy have stated that the Old Lady are actively looking to offload Vlahovic this summer with his contract set to expire next summer.
The Serbian isn't part of Igor Tudor's plans for the 2025/26 season and it has been reported that Vlahovic would be prepared to sit out of the full campaign to ensure he gets paid.
What's the link to United?
Juventus are pushing to sign Jadon Sancho this summer and during the early stages of talks, it was suggested that the Italian side were prepared to offer Vlahovic, Douglas Luiz and Timothy Weah as part of the deal.
That move hasn't materialised but Vlahovic has continued to be linked with them.
Could he be available for free?
Well, this is where it's interesting. Vlahovic will become one of Juve's highest-earners this season and the prospect of him earning his salary without playing is one the club don't want.
La Gazzetta dello Sport have claimed that the striker is unwilling to take a pay cut in Turin and as a result, Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that the club have proposed the idea of a contract termination to allow him to leave the club now.
So what's the latest?
Despite Vlahovic being an option for United and seemingly being a bargain, if he does leave on a free, it doesn't look like he will be coming to Old Trafford. The Sun have reported that Vlahovic would favour a move to AC Milan over United to reunite with former Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri.
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