Manchester United’s striker hunt has not gone according to plan, with the Red Devils looking like they will miss out on multiple top targets. Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic has seen this and is pushing to join Ruben Amorim’s side.
It all started with United’s chase of Liam Delap following Jason Wilcox’s persuasion, but the ex-Ipswich Town ace opted to move to Chelsea instead.
The head coach was demanding a reunion with Viktor Gyokeres, and despite the 20-time English league champions’ best efforts, the Swede looks set to complete a move to Arsenal as things stand.
Victor Osimhen is another top target, whose wage demands have meant a concrete approach has never taken place. The Old Trafford side are running out of quality options to replace Rasmus Hojlund, who endured a dismal previous campaign.
Dusan Vlahovic pushing for United switch
A cost-effective swoop for Juventus’ Serbian hitman might not be the worst option at this stage, given Huge Ekitike’s price tag.
As relayed by The Peoples Person, the Bianconeri are ready to sell him for a cut-price fee of only £20 million. And the 25-year-old is no slouch either.
He managed 15 goals and five assists last season, and the season before, he was adjudged Striker of the Season in Serie A as he netted 16 goals in the league, which shows his pedigree.
As reported by Football Transfers, the former Fiorentina ace is pushing for a move to the Theatre of Dreams, and it was the player’s camp who got in touch with INEOS over a possible move.
Vlahovic’s dream is to play in the Premier League, and after missing out on a chance to move to England during his Fiorentina days, the stars might be aligning this time around.
His wages will be an issue
“FootballTransfers understands that Manchester United have held direct talks with the representatives of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as the club intensify efforts to add a reliable No.9 this summer.
“Sources close to the situation reveal that it was Vlahovic’s camp who approached Man Utd, with the player increasingly pushing for a move to the Premier League, his dream destination.
“Vlahovic is said to view Man Utd as an ideal step in his career, and recent discussions were described as ‘positive and constructive.’ The Serbian forward is believed to be motivated by the idea of working under Ruben Amorim and playing in a more open, physically demanding league.”
The Juventus No.9 excels physically, and his pace and power while carrying the ball should serve him well in the English top-flight.
His wages might be an issue, with Dusan Vlahovic currently earning €373,846 gross per week (via capology). Whether the Serbia international agrees to take a paycut remains to be seen.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
