FC Bayern’s plans for the coming season are still in full swing – and now an explosive report from Italy is causing fresh speculation surrounding Dusan Vlahovic
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, a meeting between Bayern representatives and the Serbian international’s father is said to have taken place in recent days. The subject of the discussion is a possible transfer of the Juventus striker to Munich. According to the newspaper, the German record champions are pursuing Vlahovic more and more concretely
The 26-year-old still faces an uncertain future at Juventus Turin. So far, Vlahovic has not signed a contract extension with the Old Lady. According to the Italian media, the attacker is deliberately waiting to see if attractive opportunities arise at top European clubs in the summer
FC Bayern and FC Barcelona in particular have been repeatedly mentioned as potential suitors for weeks
Juventus are said to have given the goalscorer a deadline until the end of May, by which time it should be clear whether he will extend his contract or part ways
Bayern looking for reinforcements in the offensive
It is now considered certain that Munich will have to become active on the transfer market. Sporting director Max Eberl has already confirmed that loan player Nicolas Jackson will return to Chelsea FC at the end of his loan. This means there is a definite need in attack
Vlahovic’s contract situation makes him particularly interesting, as the Serbian is available on a free transfer in the summer – a scenario that would be extremely attractive for Bayern in economic terms
However, a potential deal is unlikely to be a bargain, with Vlahovic reportedly demanding a salary in the region of ten million euros net per year
Despite the new developments surrounding Vlahovic, Anthony Gordon apparently remains Munich’s preferred solution
The Newcastle United winger is seen internally as the preferred candidate for the offensive. However, the high transfer fee demanded by the English club, which is said to be around 90 million euros, remains a problem. This is precisely why Bayern are apparently looking at several alternatives at the same time – including Vlahovic
What is particularly exciting is the different orientation of the candidates: while Gordon would primarily be a dynamic winger, Vlahovic would provide additional depth in the center of the attack and take the pressure off Harry Kane.