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David Tully Jul 29th 2026
Man Utd are weighing up a potential move for ex-Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.
The Serbian international is currently available on a free transfer, having left Juve at the end of last month following the expiration of his contract.
Vlahovic does have other suitors, and The I Paper journalist Pete Hall claims the Red Devils may be “set to battle Barcelona” for the player’s signature.
The La Liga champions have been seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, and Vlahovic is being looked at as a cost-effective solution.
Why are United interested in Vlahovic?
Joshua Zirkzee could leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes, with Juventus named as one of three Serie A teams lining up bids for the Dutchman.
If Zirkzee’s departure is sanctioned, manager Michael Carrick will be keen to bring in more competition for Benjamin Sesko up front.
Hall says that Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is another target under consideration, but he may cost too much to sign. The fact that Vlahovic is a free agent makes a move for the Serbian more viable.
Man Utd would be bringing in a decent striker
Juventus beat Arsenal to Vlahovic’s signature in the January 2022 transfer window. The Bianconeri paid €80m (£66.6m) to Fiorentina, including add-ons.
While the forward performed well during his four and a half year stint in Turin, it is fair to say that he never quite lived up to his potential.
Vlahovic found the back of the net 68 times in 168 appearances, averaging a goal every 2.47 games, which is a pretty average return.
At 26 years of age, though, he is still in his prime, so there is an argument to say that he would present decent competition for Sesko. It will be interesting to see if this transfer story has any legs.
David Tully
David Tully
David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for the Football News Network.