Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is attracting interest from Tottenham ahead of the summer transfer window
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a few strikers from Serie A football of late. One of those has been Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic.
The Lilywhites have identified Dusan Vlahovic as one of the targets to fill the void left by the legendary Harry Kane in the summer of 2023. In fact, they have also emerged as the early frontrunners for the Serbian international’s signature ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea.
Vlahovic’s stock has dipped a bit since last season. He has fallen behind Randal Kolo Muani—a loan acquisition from Paris Saint-Germain during the winter transfer window—in the pecking order under Thiago Motta. The 25-year-old has scored eight goals in 19 Serie A appearances this season, of which only 16 have come as a starter.
Discussions over a new deal with the Belgrade-born star have reached an impasse, which has perhaps led to Juventus now open to sanctioning his permanent exit in the summer.
Now, according to a report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Turin giants are willing to accept a fee in the region of €40m for Vlahovic to offload his hefty wages and make room in the squad for new signings. The centre-forward has entered the final 16 months of his contract at the Allianz Stadium, so the Serie A side realistically have the upcoming summer transfer window as the best opportunity to get a decent fee.
Juventus were open to selling Vlahovic during the past January transfer window itself. Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr showed interest in the ex-Fiorentina star, but the forward never considered the move as he wanted to continue playing in Europe.
Spurs will have the opportunity to bolster their attacking ranks ahead of the 2025/26 season by signing Vlahovic. The striker has proven himself in Serie A and is now in favour of testing himself in the Premier League should he leave Juventus. The Serb would fit the bill for Tottenham, given his physicality, pace and aerial ability as well as the Serie A heavyweights’ €40m price tag.
Given the likes of Richarlison and Timo Werner are expected to be moved on at the end of the season, and Son Heung-min is no more the force he once was, the Lilywhites need to invest in a marquee forward signing for the second summer running following Dominic Solanke’s acquisition from Bournemouth last year. And Vlahovic could be that player, who at 25, still has his best years ahead of him and a lot to prove.
