FC Bayern are scouring the transfer market in search of a new striker, with Dusan Vlahovic back on the Munich radar according to the latest reports
Despite Harry Kane’s outstanding performances, the question of a reliable backup at FC Bayern remains unanswered. The Munich club have tested various solutions in recent months, but none have been convincing in the long term. Nicolas Jackson has shown good approaches at times, but has not met the high expectations consistently enough. In addition, the Senegalese is a very expensive backup solution with a purchase option of 65 million euros
Nevertheless, for a club with title ambitions at all levels, this is a gap that needs to be filled in the long term
Vlahovic as an interesting market opportunity
In this context, one name comes up again and again: Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian international striker from Juventus Turin is still one of the most interesting centre-forwards in Europe, but is in a complicated situation in Italy. Juventus have been struggling with structural and sporting problems for years, and Vlahovic himself regularly shuttles between the starting eleven and the bench. This is anything but ideal for a player of his calibre
The contract situation is particularly explosive. Vlahovic’s contract expires next summer and an extension is virtually impossible. Juventus are said to be willing to talk in principle, but are hesitant due to the financial conditions. This is precisely what makes the 25-year-old interesting for numerous top clubs. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, several European heavyweights are monitoring the situation – including FC Bayern, apparently
The name is not completely new at Säbener Straße, as Vlahovic has been linked with Bayern for years
Does Vlahovic fit into Bayern’s plans?
Bayern are not looking for a second superstar behind Kane, but rather a reliable solution that brings quality without breaking the hierarchy in the squad. This is precisely why those responsible are being extremely cautious in their search for a striker. A player like Vlahovic undoubtedly has international stature and has shown in the past that he can also decide games as a wild card. At the same time, he is unlikely to be willing to settle for a permanent reserve role
In addition, there is Bayern’s strategic orientation: Munich do not really want to invest sums in a backup behind Kane that could burden the salary structure or cause long-term unrest. Vlahovic, on the other hand, is at an age where he has the ambition to be an undisputed regular – and ideally at a club that is building its sporting center around him
From today’s perspective, a transfer therefore remains more of a mind game than a concrete scenario. Bayern will continue to monitor the market and examine all options, but a free transfer alone is not enough to make a deal realistic. Many things would have to come together – both in sporting and financial terms. Vlahovic therefore remains an interesting name on the list for the time being, but not a hot candidate for Säbener Straße.