Chelsea have reportedly shortlisted Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic as a leading transfer target this summer. this summer.
The Blues have spent heavily in the last two transfer windows, but they still lack a world-class center-forward, with Kai Havertz scoring just five Premier League goals this season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has four league goals in 2022-23, but the 33-year-old is highly likely to depart this summer, while Armando Broja and David Datro Fofana remain unproven.
Chelsea have been extensively linked with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, but it remains to be seen whether the Serie A leaders are willing to hear bids for the Nigerian, while the Blues would also face stiff competition from Manchester United this summer.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea are ‘desperate’ to acquire a new striker ahead of the 2023-24 season and have now placed Vlahovic on their shortlist.
Juventus’ financial problems may cause the Serbia international to become available this summer, as the Old Lady faces the threat of missing out on Champions League action next season.
The team is currently seventh in Serie A, 10 points behind fourth-placed Lazio, but they are still in the Europa League, which presents another route to directly qualify for next season’s Champions League.
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Vlahovic’s form at Fiorentina prompted Juventus to sign him last January, with the 23-year-old scoring 49 goals and registering eight assists in 108 games in all competitions for the former.
Arsenal were heavily linked with Vlahovic during his time at Fiorentina, but it is unknown if the Gunners are still interested in signing him.
Even if Juventus reluctantly agree to sell in the upcoming market, the forward would still cost a lot of money because he has a contract in Turin until June 2026.
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