In advance of the summer transfer season, Manchester United is prepared to make a formal offer for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Football Transfers.
Although Vlahovic has been a top target for United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea this summer, the online news source claims the 23-year-old has made it clear that he wants to play in the Champions League next season.
Man Utd, who currently sit fourth in the Premier League league with 69 points and with two games remaining, are the favourites to seal the deal should Vlahovic move to England. After beating Bournemouth 1-0 on Saturday, the Red Devils now only need one point from their final two games to secure a top-four finish.
In order to find a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, Erik ten Hag is eager to strengthen his forward line for the upcoming season. Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands was loaned to United from Burnley in January. When Weghorst’s contract expires at the end of the season, he is anticipated to return to Turf Moor, thus United will need to add more offensive reinforcements. Weghorst has struggled to score consistently for Man United.
Man United have been connected with a number of forwards, including Tammy Abraham, Lautaro Martinez, Victor Osimhen, Alvaro Morata, Goncalo Ramos, Harry Kane, and Victor Osimhen. However, Vlahovic has now emerged as a major transfer target.
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United is back to try to close the deal as soon as possible this summer to avoid a bidding battle from other interested teams, who were previously rumoured to be interested in signing Vlahovic during the January transfer window. United is prepared to submit an official offer, which could be worth up to £61 million, according to Football Transfers.
According to the source, the highly regarded youth is dissatisfied with Massimiliano Allegri’s defensive strategies, and Juventus is now thinking of selling him as they try to rebuild their team in time for their Champions League campaign. This summer, a transfer to Manchester United is now seen as “very likely” by Football Transfers.
He moved to Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022, and since then, the Allianz Stadium faithful have come to love him. In 62 appearances in all competitions, the Serbian international has six assists and six goals to his credit.
With three games remaining this season, Vlahovic has made 41 appearances in all competitions, scored 14 goals, and recorded four assists as Juventus sit second in the Serie A.
Vlahovic would be a great addition for United and provide them a different type of option up front, making the Red Devils more unpredictable in attack. He can hold up play and dribble past opponents.