Dusan Vlahovic: Premier League trio ramp up interest in Juventus striker

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is hopeful of moving to the Premier League this summer, a report has claimed, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all tracking the Serbian.

As he approaches the final 12 months of his contract, Vlahovic has long been tipped to leave Juventus, who are keen to move away from his high salary in their transition into a new era which has already stuttered following the departure of manager Thiago Motta.

Vlahovic started the season as Motta’s preferred striker but was demoted in favour of Randal Kolo Muani in January, further pushing the 25-year-old towards the exit door.

Gazzetta dello Sport state Juventus and Vlahovic have often butted heads over the past few months but they have now come to an agreement to do whatever it takes to maximise their chances of securing a big-money offer from England in the summer.

Vlahovic accepts he needs to score as many goals as possible to ensure interest in a summer transfer window in which clubs are also looking at the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak, Liam Delap, Jonathan David and a whole host of alternatives.

Juve, meanwhile, recognise the need to hand more minutes to Vlahovic as they seek to recover as much of the €70m they paid to sign him in January 2022. He is expected to command around half that figure this summer.

There is plenty of interest in Vlahovic from England. Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd have all added the Serb to their wish list, while Newcastle United could pursue a deal if they lose Isak this summer.

Despite his limited minutes, Vlahovic has still managed to rack up 14 goals across all competitions this season and recently hit 50 for Juventus, establishing himself as one of Serie A’s top marksmen since he first arrived in Italy on the books of Fiorentina in 2018.

Working in Vlahovic’s favour is his expiring contract and comparatively low asking price. While he is not thought to be a top target for any of the Premier League’s elite, he could quickly emerge as a viable backup if he continues to score over the remainder of the campaign.