According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will not be signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in the summer transfer window.
Vlahovic, a 23-year-old Serbian player, has gained recognition as one of Europe’s top young strikers.
He initially made a name for himself at Fiorentina, scoring 49 goals in 108 appearances for the Serie A team.
He then moved to Juventus, where he continued to impress, scoring 23 goals in 63 outings.
Despite his contract running until 2026, there is a possibility that he will leave his current club this summer.
Chelsea had been linked with a move for Vlahovic, but Romano’s update suggests that Paris Saint-Germain is now the most likely option for the striker.
This news may disappoint some Chelsea supporters, as Vlahovic’s skills and goal-scoring record make him an attractive prospect.
With Vlahovic seemingly out of the picture, it is crucial for Chelsea to prioritize signing a center-forward this summer, as their lack of goals in the previous season proved to be a significant issue.
While links to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen have gone quiet, he could be a strong alternative to Vlahovic, having scored 26 goals in 32 appearances for Napoli in the 2022/23 season.
Chelsea still have time to make a marquee signing before their league opener against Liverpool on August 13th, but they would benefit from resolving the situation sooner rather than later.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
