Dusan Vlahovic leaves Juventus on free transfer amid Premier League links
Serbia international Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus on a free transfer this summer after the club failed to meet his salary demands.
The imposing forward has been a vital component of the Turin side’s attack since his £60m arrival from Fiorentina in 2022.
During his time in black and white, the prolific marksman has netted 68 goals in 168 appearances across all competitions.
In fact, only Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has outscored the former Fiorentina man in Serie A over that period.
Injury struggles and financial realities
However, a persistent thigh injury has severely disrupted his current campaign, limiting him to just seven league goals in 19 outings.
Juventus have also endured a difficult domestic season, finishing sixth in the table and consequently missing out on lucrative Champions League qualification.
That failure to secure top-tier European football has forced the Italian giants into making difficult financial decisions to balance the books.
Club director Giorgio Chiellini confirmed that the administration could not facilitate the player’s requested terms after months of intense negotiations.
“I am very sad, he cared about Juve right up to the last minute,” Chiellini told news agency AGI.
“He is a serious professional. With these figures, he won’t remain in Italy, so it is only fair and legitimate that he is seeking a different type of salary.”
Premier League clubs on red alert
The confirmation of his imminent departure has inevitably sparked intense speculation regarding his next destination.
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have all reportedly registered their interest in acquiring the powerful target man.
The English trio could face stiff competition from mainland Europe, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona also monitoring the situation closely.
Manager Luciano Spalletti had previously emphasized the striker’s unique importance to the squad, praising his physical attributes and ability to lead the line.
“We missed Vlahovic terribly because we don’t have someone else with his characteristics,” Spalletti admitted last month.
“A winning team needs a physical, strong centre-forward. Even if he’s not that tall, he still needs to be able to hold off defenders, deal with the physical duel.”