While several stars decided to leave Italy during 2021 in search for greener pastures, this was the year when Dusan Vlahovic announced himself as one of the deadliest strikers in Europe.
The Serbian bomber is currently leading the Serie A scoring charts with 16 goals. But his brilliant form has been on display since the start of the year.
The Fiorentina star scored 33 times in Serie A during the year, equaling a record previously set by Cristiano Ronaldo.
No further explanation is needed to justify why a host of top European clubs are queueing for his services.
While the likes of Milan and Tottenham Hotspur are certainly interested, the player himself has given his preference to Juventus, as reported by Calciomercato.
However, the source warns that the Bianconeri must somehow forge out 70 million euros next summer to seal the deal.
Even though the Viola tried hard to put the player’s signature on a new contract, Vlahovic wants to embark on a new adventure starting next season.
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This one is surely set to test the Old Lady’s will. Juventus are clearly dreaming about signing the Serbian, and if he truly wants to join the Turin-based side, then it could be a match made in heaven.
Nevertheless, funding the transfer amidst the current financial difficulties remains the biggest issue for the club.
And let’s not forget about Fiorentina’s animosity towards Juventus which could further complicate the deal.
Its 50 mil for Chiesa at end of the season and another 70 for Vlahovic if he will be still on the market.
I dont believe that Juve can splash such amount of money. We need to sell first. So where we can found the needed 120 mil ? De Ligt ?
Morata is another story for 35 mil. And I didnt mention the midfield…
100% a buy. Everyone focusing on our midfield and deservedly so. That it is our weakest link but I don’t see our midfield problem being solved by splashing money on it. I see it more as a puzzle with a missing piece. We are in need of a very very specific player. Pirlo/Pjanic esque players are not usually valued highly market wise but with one such player, I think our midfield starts to click. On the other hand, the front man is just the matter of quality, we are in market for an all-round high level player and that costs a lot. For me, Vlahovic under 100mil is a bargain and a risk worth taking.
Sell Rabiot, Bentancur, Sandro, Rugani and Ramsey. And buy him.
Do NOT sell De Ligt. Sell Bernadeschi too.