Juventus are “open to cashing in” on Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer window, according to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs.
Reports in the Italian media in recent days have suggested that Chelsea (along with Arsenal and Manchester United) have contacted the Serbian’s agent, and Jacobs has confirmed that the Blues are keen on the striker:
Told there is a very real possibility Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus in 2023. A January exit is not being ruled out by those close to him. Several top European clubs are in touch with his agent, including Chelsea, although nothing particularly advanced at this point. pic.twitter.com/SXYw56nAvd
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 13, 2022
Vlahovic has six goals in 10 Serie A games. He’s denied he’s unhappy playing under Max Allegri. But Juve are open to cashing in knowing #UCL is by no means guaranteed next season and they may face sporting sanctions due to an ongoing investigation into alleged false accounting.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 13, 2022
It is believed that Juve are looking to recoup the €80m (£69m) they spent on Vlahovic and, with Chelsea looking to replace the injured Armando Broja, there is a decent chance that this deal could happen next month.
One concern, though, is Vlahovic’s fitness record. He has been suffering with a chronic groin injury this season so the player would need to undergo a thorough medical to ensure that it isn’t a long term problem.
Vlahovic is, nonetheless, a very exciting young talent and if he does end up moving to Stamford Bridge, he would certainly offer the Blues a greater cutting edge up front.
