Chelsea face competition for Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, says agent

James Shearman

• Updated: 20 May 2023 17:27 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea face competition for the signing of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Italian football agent Massimo Brambati.

"There are three teams that showed up. In my opinion, Juve will take these offers seriously," Brambati told TMW Radio.

"All of them have an important profile, because they’re Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid."

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Vlahovic has scored just 14 goals in all competitions for Juventus this season, in a rather disappointing campaign.

The Serbian striker scored nine goals for the Old Lady last season despite joining in January.

And prior to the move, he had already managed 20 goals for Fiorentina, following a 21-goal season in 2020-21.

Having been touted as one of football's most up-and-coming talents, it is clear to see that the 23-year-old has stagnated at Juventus and is in need of a new challenge.

Chelsea, who desperately need to add a focal point in the summer transfer window, would be a perfect fit for him.

The Blues are not looking to bring back Romelu Lukaku, while top target Ivan Toney is facing n eight-month ban from football.

Vlahovic may not be the superstar that transforms them into title contenders, like a Harry Kane, but he would be a significant upgrade on their current attacking options.

Vlahovic vs Sevilla

In Juventus' Europe League semi-final second leg against Sevilla, Vlahovic started on the bench, again showcasing that it might be time for him to depart Turin. When he got on, however, he made an instant impact.

Within a minute of entering the field, the former Fiorentina man found himself on the scoresheet, levelling the tie in the process.

A fortunate bounce off the Sevilla defender handed possession to Vlahovic, who proceeded to delicately dink the ball over the goalkeeper.

It is this composure in front of goal that makes him such an attractive prospect, and is exactly what Chelsea could use as they look to mount another challenge for the Premier League next season.