Dusan Vlahovic isn’t any better than Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea has been advised. Despite having already signed Nicolas Jackson this summer, the Juventus star has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge recently as Mauricio Pochettino seeks to strengthen his attack even more.
Vlahovic played 27 times for the Old Lady in Serie A last season, scoring 10 goals. His contract at the Allianz Stadium expires in 2026. The Serbian international has courted the interest of the Blues despite his poor luck in front of goal.
Lukaku and Juventus have reportedly reached an agreement on a three-year contract with a fourth-year option, according to Fabrizio Romano. According to the source, the Italian powerhouses are eager to unload Vlahovic in the process and have offered Chelsea a player-plus-cash deal worth €40 million (£34.4 million).
The Old Lady’s idea is supposed to be contingent on Pochettino’s permission, but it is unclear if the residents of West London will find it appealing. The Blues, who are anticipated to make a choice soon, have been informed that Vlahovic is not an improvement over Lukaku and is slower than the Belgian.
According to The Chelsea Chronicle, commentator Stewart Robson told ESPN: “I was startled when Juventus paid all that money for Vlahovic.” “I didn’t think he was a top-tier talent, but I thought he was a decent player.
He lacks a strong burst of speed. He can’t possibly match Lukaku’s speed. With his back to the goal, he is fine. He only outperforms Lukaku when balls are sent into the box from above. Juventus, in my opinion, paid significantly too much for him. I’m not sure how well he would perform at Chelsea, assuming he went there.
Pochettino stated earlier this summer that he is content with the way Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have adjusted but claimed that he is ‘open’ to adding another player to his frontline. “We are working hard to try to build this relationship that will become natural and to share time,” Chelsea’s manager added.
“I think getting to know one another helps the two. It’s great that they get along, feel like they belong to the team and group, and spend a lot of time together.
“It’s crucial because you need to enter the Premier League in good shape, get to know one another, and work to support one another to build a true squad that is ready to confront teams like Liverpool, Man City, and others of this caliber.
“Today, I believe we are pleased with the performance, and they work extremely well together. Yes, of course; perhaps we can include a few other profiles or players who can aid us; of course, we are flexible.
“I am ecstatic about both, and we have young players like Mason Burstow playing right now and [Armando] Broja recuperating from surgery in the UK. In the next weeks before the transfer window shuts, we must do an analysis. We’ll make the finest choice possible for the team.