Fiorentina star striker Dusan Vlahovic is Juventus’ priority target to strengthen their attack, but the Bianconeri face tough competition from Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham.
The 21-year-old is one of Europe’s most prolific strikers in 2021.
Only Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland have scored more goals than him since January.
Vlahovic has scored more goals than Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021
President Rocco Commisso announced that the Serbian forward would not extend his contract with Fiorentina, which expires in June 2023.
Even if Vincenzo Italiano has played down reports that Vlahovic will leave in January, Fiorentina director Joe Barone refused to rule out the striker’s exit in the winter transfer window and several clubs are ready to enter a bidding war to sign the 21-year-old in January.
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Fiorentina over an €80m deal, but Vlahovic and his agents are waiting for other offers and haven’t agreed terms with the Gunners.
Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on the Serbian forward who scored a goal in Fiorentina’s 3-0 win at the Allianz Stadium last season.
Manchester City and Liverpool have also been linked with signing Vlahovic.
Massimiliano Allegri refused to discuss Juventus’ transfer strategies regarding Vlahovic during Saturday’s pre-match press conference. He said he is confident the Bianconeri defenders will stop him.
Allegri reveals Juventus problems and gives his verdict on Vlahovic
The Old Lady is desperate for three points after two defeats in a row against Sassuolo and Hellas Verona.
Juventus haven’t lost three games in a row for more than ten years.