Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly been given the green light to move for Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic during this summer's transfer window.
The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before joining Juventus in January 2022 off the back of scoring 49 goals and registering eight assists in 108 appearances for Fiorentina.
Vlahovic has represented the Old Lady on 49 occasions since his arrival, scoring 20 goals and registering six assists, including 11 goals and four assists in 28 outings this term.
The Serbia international has a contract in Turin until the summer of 2026, but there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future.
Juventus' financial problems could potentially lead to Vlahovic leaving this summer, with Man United believed to have identified him as a possible target, while Chelsea will also be in the market for a new centre-forward during the upcoming transfer window.
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According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants are already 'preparing for life without' Vlahovic, having put together a list of potential replacements.
The report claims that West Ham United's Gianluca Scamacca has emerged as a target for the club, while Galatasaray's Nicolo Zaniolo is also an option.
Juventus are facing a battle to qualify for next season's Champions League, currently sitting seventh in the Serie A table, seven points behind fourth-placed AC Milan.
Failure to secure a position in the 2023-24 European Cup is likely to lead to some key players leaving the club in the upcoming market, with Vlahovic among those potentially moving on.
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Vlahovic has scored eight goals and registered two assists in 18 Serie A appearances this term.
The Serbian has also netted twice and registered one assist in four Europa League outings, with the Old Lady reaching the quarter-finals of the competition following their wins over Nantes and Freiburg.
Juventus will take on Sporting Lisbon in the final eight of the tournament, while they are also chasing success in the Coppa Italia, preparing to face Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the competition.
Man United are expected to spend big on a new striker this summer, and a recent report claimed that Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag wants the signing to be completed before the start of their pre-season tour in July.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are unlikely to find a first-team role for returning striker Romelu Lukaku this summer, which will put them in the market for a new forward.
Matt Law
