Du\u0161an Vlahovi\u0107 will leave Juventus this summer on a free transfer after attempts to renew his contract collapsed. Juve\u2019s director of football strategy, Giorgio Chiellini, has revealed that Vlahovi\u0107\u2019s wage demands were the major stumbling block in negotiations over a contract renewal, even claiming no club in Italy could offer the center forward his financial expectations. The Serbia international\u2019s absence from the World Cup should simplify talks, and several high-profile clubs emerge as realistic destinations.<\/p>\n
Liverpool could revisit the striker market despite a significant outlay on forwards last summer, reportedly nearly $200 million. Alexander Isak\u2019s debut season is described as disastrous and Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 faces a long-term lay-off after rupturing his Achilles tendon, a problem that could keep him out until 2027. Those issues leave Liverpool exposed up front, but Vlahovi\u0107\u2019s reported wage demands of around $178,000 per week and the temporary nature of the Reds\u2019 striker problems would complicate any move.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid have prioritised defensive business ahead of Jos\u00e9 Mourinho\u2019s return, with Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Denzel Dumfries expected to be confirmed as signings. The club\u2019s forward options outside Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 are limited. Endrick enjoyed a promising loan at Lyon and is set to play a bigger role under Mourinho, while Gonzalo Garc\u00eda remains an inexperienced and inconsistent academy graduate. Vlahovi\u0107 would offer added experience and physicality, and his availability on a free transfer would be attractive to the Spanish side.<\/p>\n
Barcelona have already completed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and are pursuing Juli\u00e1n Alvarez as their primary target to replace the outgoing Robert Lewandowski. Financial constraints and wage considerations remain a concern for Bar\u00e7a, so a no-fee acquisition like Vlahovi\u0107 would be tempting if they seek further reinforcement or if Ferran Torres departs.<\/p>\n
At Bayern Munich, Harry Kane is the undisputed No. 9 but the club lacks a long-term deputy after Nicolas Jackson\u2019s loan will not be made permanent. Vlahovi\u0107 has scored 12 or more goals in each of the past four seasons with Juve and could provide a cost-effective option as rotation cover or an impact substitute against lesser opposition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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