Manchester United’s search for a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to intensify in the coming weeks as the January transfer window approaches.
Expect a host of strikers to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, including Juventus man Dušan Vlahović.
The Serbian striker is one of the most highly rated young players in European football and could be the perfect complement to Erik ten Hag’s fluid and attacking style of football.
Vlahović, who burst onto the scene at Fiorentina, left Florence for Turin in the summer, joining Juventus in a deal worth more than £65m.
The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in his 15 appearances for third-place Juve, 10 points behind leaders Napoli, in Serie A.
He also participated in the World Cup, scoring one goal in two games, which was not enough to help lead his country out of the group stage, in what was a disappointing tournament for Serbia.
Vlahović would provide Ten Hag with a real focal point in the center of their attack, at 6″3 with power and excellent technique, Vlahović looks tailor-made for the Premier League.
Boosting United’s firepower in the forward areas could be the difference between qualifying for the Champions League or not next season; Vlahović would certainly do that.
Given Juventus’ currently reported financial problems, a deal looks much more viable than it would under typical circumstances.
This would naturally appeal to United’s hierarchy, which understands the requirements for other areas of the team needing surgery, as well as the need for a centre-forward.
United are likely to face competition to sign the big striker, with Arsenal heavily linked with him in the summer, among others.
Juventus will do everything they can to keep their star man, who is already something of a cult hero at the Allianz Stadium. However, the decision may be out of your hands if the financial reports are to be believed.
Ten Hag have publicly stated the need for reinforcements in advance, so we expect United to be busy in the coming weeks.
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