Vlahović Set for Summer Exit as Arsenal and Chelsea Eye £42M Deal

Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović is poised to leave the Italian giants this summer, with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea leading the race to secure his signature. According to CaughtOffside, both clubs have been informed that a deal for the Serbian forward will cost around £42M, a significant drop from the €70M Juventus paid to sign him from Fiorentina in January 2022. Vlahović’s contract, set to expire in June 2026, has not been renewed, prompting Juventus to sell to avoid losing him for a lower fee or on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old, once hailed as Serie A’s Best Young Player after scoring 21 league goals for Fiorentina in 2020–21, has struggled for consistency in Turin, raising doubts about the £42M valuation. Fan reactions on X reflect skepticism, with some Arsenal supporters favoring alternatives like Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Šeško, citing Vlahović’s modest goal tally at Juventus. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest aligns with their ongoing search for a reliable No. 9. As the transfer window nears, Vlahović’s next move remains a hot topic, with his future likely to shape Juventus’ attacking strategy under Thiago Motta.