Manchester United fail to convince Dusan Vlahovic who remains keen on AC Milan
The search for an affordable striker has become a pressing priority for Manchester United. The abject 2024-25 season exposed the team’s lack of cutting edge in front of goal during crucial moments, and many fans are still waiting for a signing who can both score consistently and lead the press from the front. At Old Trafford, there is hope that the new era under Rúben Amorim will restore the team’s attacking threat but financial constraints mean every decision must be carefully weighed.
The Premier League demands immediate results, and competitors won’t offer any leeway. Each day that passes without securing a reliable striker only deepens the uncertainty and increases the pressure on the club. The board is fully aware that this transfer window could shape the outcome of the entire season.
Striker sold on AC Milan project
According to The Sun, Manchester United’s pursuit of Dušan Vlahović has gone cold. The British outlet reports that the Serbian striker has opted to turn down United in favour of a move to AC Milan. All signs suggest that Vlahović and Juventus have reached an amicable agreement to ease his departure and facilitate negotiations. For Milan, the signing would be a major coup. With 17 goals and five assists in 44 appearances last season, Vlahović remains a top-tier striker well-suited to Serie A and would be reunited with Massimiliano Allegri, under whom he previously flourished. As we noted in a month ago, this outcome was a strong possibility.
Losing out on Vlahović will sting for United. He is a proven goalscorer with youth on his side, precisely the kind of forward the club desperately needs. However, chasing marquee names without a clear fit would only invite further setbacks. If Rúben Amorim is to implement a high-pressing system at Old Trafford, he must build around players who are not only technically capable but also committed to pressing, recovering, and finishing decisively.
25-year-old striker rejects Manchester United for AC Milan
A player without commitment is of little value, regardless of their talent. For Manchester United, perhaps the most realistic path forward is to look toward mid-table clubs, where strikers are hungry to prove themselves and eager for a step up. Still, this latest setback represents yet another hurdle in a summer already clouded by uncertainty. The club cannot afford to lose sight of their current predicament and should aim to build it up brick by brick than look for statement deals.
Jean-Philippe Mateta could be a viable option, provided Crystal Palace don’t demand an inflated fee. The priority now must be signing players who arrive with purpose, not simply to fill a spot or satisfy optics. What matters most is reigniting belief at Old Trafford and only goals, backed by genuine commitment, can achieve that.