AC Milan could reinforce their attack ahead of next season and one of the names that have been mentioned is Dusan Vlahovic; rumours that have been fueled after a phone call from Max Allegri.
Milan had some ups and downs in the No.9 role last season, starting the season with Alvaro Morata before giving the likes of Tammy Abraham, Luka Jovic and Santiago Gimenez a go. While the last of the four will remain for next season, the others are set to leave.
As a result, the Rossoneri might need to have a look at the transfer market for a reinforcement. Seeing as they will play in just two competitions next season, Serie A and Coppa Italia, relying on just two strikers should be enough.
According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, Vlahovic is indeed a name that has been discussed by Allegri and sporting director Igli Tare lately, with Juventus keen on getting him off the accounts. However, a deal remains very difficult.
Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus
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Allegri has a very good relationship with the Serbian and even made a phone call to talk about the future recently. That being said, Fenerbahce have offered big money to Juventus (€30-35m) as well as the striker (€10m per year), making it difficult for Milan to enter the race.
Furthermore, as alluded to there, the salary remains a huge issue and that’s also why the Bianconeri are so keen on selling the player. For the numbers he has produced, he has simply been too expensive for the Turin side over the years.