Softfootball can report that Arsenal and Manchester United could have a clear path to sign Dusan Vlahovic this summer, and possibly without paying a transfer fee.
The Serbian striker has long been linked with a Premier League move and is reportedly nearing the end of his Juventus spell, with the club now weighing up an offer to terminate his contract one year early, according to the UK Sun.
Vlahovic has entered the final 12 months of his deal in Turin and is said to be unwilling to accept a renewal on revised terms, complicating Juve’s efforts to restructure his €12m (£10.3m) annual salary.
According to reports in Italy, Juventus are now exploring an early exit settlement with the 25-year-old, who could walk away from the club as a free agent if an agreement is reached. Vlahovic, for his part, is reportedly prepared to sit out the 2025/26 season if necessary to collect his full salary.
That stance may push Juve to act decisively, opening the door for interested clubs, including EPL sides Arsenal and Manchester United, who have both tracked the striker in recent windows.
Although Arsenal’s focus this summer has shifted towards Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres, negotiations have stalled over a transfer fee, potentially putting Vlahovic back in play.
At Old Trafford, United remain in the market for a centre-forward but are working under financial constraints, making the prospect of signing a proven striker on a free particularly appealing.
The Red Devils have also explored moves for Hugo Ekitike and Ollie Watkins, but Vlahovic, with 18 goals across all competitions last season, would add a different calibre of firepower should he become available.
Just as Manchester United has been linked to Juventus over the transfer of Jadon Sancho, as earlier reported by Softfootball, the Turin-based side might offload Vlahovic to United for a friendly deal for Sancho Jadon Sancho is already willing to take a significant pay cut to join Juventus this summer.
The Manchester United winger, who earns over £300,000 a week at Old Trafford, is reportedly prepared to slash that figure by almost £200,000 to secure a permanent move to Turin.
Despite his performance with Chelsea last season, Sancho has been unfortunate to attract high-flying deals from top European clubs. With Vlahovic in the picture, Sancho might aid the deal between both parties faster.
