Chelsea are reportedly the front-runners to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer.
Vlahovic is set to depart the Italian giants on a free transfer after negotiations over a contract broke down.
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Juve were unable to meet the Serbian striker’s demands, and he’s now free to become a sensational coup for a European giant once his contract expires on June 30.
Barcelona, Real Madridand Bayern Munich are all monitoring the player’s situation, but according to All Juventusit’s Chelsea who are the “most likely” to sign the 26-year-old.
Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Stamford Bridge could play a significant role in persuading Vlahovic to play in the Premier League and return to his prolific best.
Vlahovic suffered an injury-plagued campaign last time out, but did finish the season with a flourish by scoring four goals in his final four Serie A matches.
Micah Richards has known about his talent for a while and once waxed lyrical about him in 2021, stating that he’s “everything you need” in a striker.
“I have watched him a couple of times now,” Richards said. “He is lightning. It’s ridiculous. He has got 16 in 18 this season. His left foot is like a wand. I am telling you now, he is everything, he is everything you need.”
Chelsea already have four strikers on their books, including Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Nicolas Jackson and Emmanuel Emegha, but Vlahovic would undoubtedly be an upgrade on most of those options.
