Chelsea ‘consider transfer for Dusan Vlahovic and could send star in opposite direction’ with Arsenal also linked

CHELSEA are targeting Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, who has also been linked with rivals Arsenal. The Gunners have found themselves short in attack with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka injured, while Kai Havertz is not a natural centre-forward. Chelsea are eyeing Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer windowGetty Chelsea are considering Vlahovic as a replacement for wantaway star Christopher NkunkuGetty Chelsea are considering a swap deal involving Renato VeigaRex And the Blues are thinking ahead as Christopher Nkunku has grown frustrated with the lack of minutes in the Premier League and wants to move elsewhere. Nkunku, 27, has been linked with a return to Germany as Bayern Munich pose as a potential new challenge for the former RB Leipzig star, who will be worth in excess of £60million. That is why the West Londoners are now keeping tabs on Vlahovic, 24, as a potential replacement. According to The Times, Chelsea are eyeing the Serbia international and considering a potential swap deal. That would see Renato Veiga going to Juventus during the January transfer window. Veiga, 21, has also struggled for minutes under Enzo Maresca, who places him at full-back rather than the player’s preferred position at centre-back. Juventus are keen on the Portugal international as they see him as a potential replacement for the injured Gleison Bremer. Vlahovic has amassed a total of 53 goals and 11 assists in 125 appearances with Juventus ever since his £62m switch from Fiorentina in 2022. TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST MOVES FROM THE JANUARY WINDOW The Serbia international has fared very well this season as he has registered 12 goals and two assists in 24 appearances across all competitions. The striker only has 18 months left on his contract with Juventus who are facing the risk of losing him for free next year. The Serie A giants want to tie Vlahovic to a new deal but are unlikely to offer him a new contract matching his current salary of just under £10m per year.

Jan 21, 2025 - 20:01
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Chelsea ‘consider transfer for Dusan Vlahovic and could send star in opposite direction’ with Arsenal also linked

CHELSEA are targeting Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, who has also been linked with rivals Arsenal.

The Gunners have found themselves short in attack with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka injured, while Kai Havertz is not a natural centre-forward.

Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus F.C. in uniform.
Chelsea are eyeing Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer window
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Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea inflates a blue balloon after scoring a goal.
Chelsea are considering Vlahovic as a replacement for wantaway star Christopher Nkunku
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Renato Veiga in Chelsea uniform.
Chelsea are considering a swap deal involving Renato Veiga
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And the Blues are thinking ahead as Christopher Nkunku has grown frustrated with the lack of minutes in the Premier League and wants to move elsewhere.

Nkunku, 27, has been linked with a return to Germany as Bayern Munich pose as a potential new challenge for the former RB Leipzig star, who will be worth in excess of £60million.

That is why the West Londoners are now keeping tabs on Vlahovic, 24, as a potential replacement.

According to The Times, Chelsea are eyeing the Serbia international and considering a potential swap deal.

That would see Renato Veiga going to Juventus during the January transfer window.

Veiga, 21, has also struggled for minutes under Enzo Maresca, who places him at full-back rather than the player’s preferred position at centre-back.

Juventus are keen on the Portugal international as they see him as a potential replacement for the injured Gleison Bremer.

Vlahovic has amassed a total of 53 goals and 11 assists in 125 appearances with Juventus ever since his £62m switch from Fiorentina in 2022.

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST MOVES FROM THE JANUARY WINDOW

The Serbia international has fared very well this season as he has registered 12 goals and two assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.

The striker only has 18 months left on his contract with Juventus who are facing the risk of losing him for free next year.

The Serie A giants want to tie Vlahovic to a new deal but are unlikely to offer him a new contract matching his current salary of just under £10m per year. Dusan Vlahovic's Juventus 2024-25 season statistics.

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