Manchester United remain linked to forward reinforcements despite spending over \u00a3200 million ($265.9 million) on attacking players last summer. With Joshua Zirkzee\u2019s future uncertain and his contract situation elsewhere, reports suggest United have explored a potential cut-price move for Du\u0161an Vlahovi\u0107, with a fee of around \u00a313 million and the Serbia international\u2019s contract expiring next summer.<\/p>\n
If Zirkzee were to depart in January, the Red Devils would face a shortage of quality centre-forward depth. Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko is beginning to settle at Old Trafford and has scored in back-to-back games, but the young Slovenian cannot be expected to carry the load alone.<\/p>\n
Vlahovi\u0107\u2019s career trajectory is well documented. He arrived in Italy with limited experience, broke through at Fiorentina\u2014scoring 21 in 40 appearances in 2020\u201321 and 20 in his first 24 games the following season\u2014before moving to Juventus in January 2022. He netted nine times in his first half-season with Juve and has added 47 in the subsequent three full campaigns. This season his minutes have been limited, yet he has contributed four goals from the bench, including two goals and an assist in the 4\u20134 Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n
Statistically, Vlahovi\u0107 has offered consistent output without ever reaching the elite finishing marks of the world\u2019s very best. From United\u2019s 2024\u201325 squad, only Bruno Fernandes outscored him in all competitions. Of the forwards remaining at Old Trafford, Amad Diallo managed 11 goals and Zirkzee seven. Vlahovi\u0107\u2019s 2024\u201325 numbers were stronger than Zirkzee\u2019s but lagged behind \u0160e\u0161ko, who posted 11 more goal contributions and superior goals-per-game, shot on target and conversion figures.<\/p>\n
Vlahovi\u0107 brings a sturdy frame, physical presence and an eye for goal. He is less effective defensively and has struggled at times under expectation in Turin. He reportedly earns around \u00a3368,000 per week, more than any other Serie A player. On balance, he would provide experienced competition and bench quality for Ruben Amorim\u2019s squad, but the move could be viewed as sideways rather than transformative for United.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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