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Chelsea are reportedly weighing up the possibility of signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Mail Sport reported that Christopher Nkunku has become frustrated with his lack of playing time and could be transferred to Bayern Munich, so the Blues are looking for replacements.
Vlahovic joined Juventus from Fiorentina for £62 million in January 2022 and has since scored 53 goals in 125 games.
He reportedly earns just under £10m a season and Juventus, fifth in Serie A, are keen to reduce their wage bill.
The times reports that Chelsea are considering a bid for him, as they talk about sending defender Gabri Veiga in the opposite direction.
Veiga joined Chelsea from Basel for £12million over the summer but has only made one league appearance.
Chelsea would be considering signing Juventus' main striker, Dusan Vlahovic
This is because Christoper Nkunku could return to Germany after becoming frustrated with his lack of playing time.
Vlahovic joined Juventus for £62m in 2022, but his contract expires in 18 months.
Juventus wants him as a replacement for Gleison Bremer, who is out due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, and The times claims Chelsea want around £29m for him.
Signing Vlahovic would certainly be a statement of intent from Chelsea, but getting rid of Nkunku would mark a sad end to the highly-rated Frenchman's time in English football.
Nkunku was signed from RB Leipzig for £52m in 2023 and is currently subject to a deal that runs until 2029.
He could now be set to return to the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich if they are willing to spend upwards of £60m as Chelsea would like.
Vlahovic's record in front of goal is not in doubt, but he has been perceived as having limited contribution beyond his goals, similar to Erling Haaland.
He has scored 12 goals in 24 games this season and is well prepared to surpass last season's tally of 18 goals.
The Serbian only has 18 months left on his contract and Juventus would apparently prefer to cash in on one of their prized assets rather than lose him for free in the summer of 2026.
Part of the reason for his potential release is that he is not considered to fit coach Thiago Motta's playing style.
Juventus are said to be interested in signing Renato Veiga, who has only played one league game for the Blues.
Vlahovic reportedly earns almost £10m a year and Juventus are unwilling to match that salary in a new deal, although they do want to give him a longer contract, according to La Repubblica.
Earlier this season he had a conflict with a section of the Juventus fans when they insulted him after a 2-2 draw at home against Venezia and reacted angrily.
However, he made an effort to calm tensions by writing on Instagram: 'I understand the frustration over the latest results and you have every right to express it.
“I have always respected you for giving everything for the shirt, and I thank you for the support you give us every day. Now it is important to stay united to support the team and start again united.”
The Serbian international has already had interest in the Premier League as he has been linked with Arsenal. Talk SPORT He recently claimed that Juventus had offered him to Manchester United in a swap for Joshua Zirkzee.