Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign striker Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus for a much lower fee than expected.
Last season in particular, there was a lot of talk about Man United. The club endured what was, in terms of points return and league standings, their worst Premier League campaign. Many of the club’s attacking options, such as Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, have struggled to stay fit.
This has undoubtedly contributed to their activity ahead of the 2025/26 season. In what marked their first summer transfer window with Ruben Amorim as manager, the Red Devils signed Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko as part of a complete overhaul of their attack.
The trio have since secured their place in the first team at Old Trafford, helping Man United record three successive Premier League wins for the first time under Amorim’s management before the draw at Nottingham Forest.
However, it appears that the Red Devils could look to further strengthen their offensive line in the upcoming January window.
Man United interested in Vlahovic
According to TEAMtalk, Man United could try to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this winter. However, such a transfer would only be considered if there was a departure first. Zirkzee could leave, having lost his place in the first team due to both new signings and poor form.
Vlahovic, who reportedly earns £375,000-a-week at Turin, will become a free agent in July if he does not leave Juve sooner, having failed to negotiate a contract extension with the club. If Vlahovic were to stay, he would apparently have to take a pay cut.
Having been labeled a ‘superstar’ for his abilities, Vlahovic is said to be available for just £17.5m according to TEAMtalk, no doubt due to his contract situation. If Zirkzee left permanently, it would likely provide Man United with adequate funds to pursue Vlahovic. Even if the Dutchman only leaves on loan, it would free up a first-team position for the 25-year-old.
Given his lack of minutes so far this season, it’s safe to assume that Zirkzee has fallen down the pecking order. In Vlahovic, Man United are said to be in a competition for the summer signing of Sesko, which, in turn, could benefit the Slovenian international.
It would appear that Man United are ‘informed’ of Vlahovic’s situation, but ‘that doesn’t mean they will necessarily pull the trigger on the move’ and it remains to be seen whether a transfer will go through.
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