Chelsea and Manchester United in battle for Serie A star

Both Chelsea and Manchester United are set to enter the race for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, with Tottenham Hotspur currently leading the chase, according to Shoot . The 25-year-old Serbian forward, who has scored 62 goals in 154 appearances for the Italian giants, is attracting strong Premier League interest as his contract edges closer to its expiry.

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Vlahovic’s future at Juventus has been uncertain for several months, and with just one year left on his current deal, multiple English clubs are monitoring the situation closely. The report notes that “Chelsea and United are both among the clubs to have shown interest in the Serbia international, however Spurs are currently believed to be in pole position to complete the signing.”

For Chelsea , the move reflects a continued focus on bolstering their attacking department. Despite the arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap during the summer, Enzo Maresca is reportedly keen to add an established goalscorer who can deliver consistently at European level.

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At Manchester United , the interest stems from ongoing concerns about their attacking depth. Joshua Zirkzee has struggled to adapt since his move to Old Trafford, and the club are expected to revisit the striker market as part of their January and summer planning.

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Vlahovic’s combination of physicality, finishing and experience at the top level continues to make him a valuable asset. His performances in Serie A have been marked by intelligent movement, aerial presence and a capacity to score in varied circumstances.

The Serbian international has also been capped 40 times by his country, adding pedigree to his potential Premier League switch. Juventus are reportedly open to selling if they fail to agree an extension, aware that losing the striker for free would represent a significant financial setback.

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Chelsea and United will, however, face competition from Tottenham, whose own pursuit of a No.9 has been ongoing since Harry Kane’s departure.

The potential pursuit of Vlahovic from Chelsea would be met with a mix of intrigue and caution. On paper, he offers exactly what the club needs: an out-and-out striker with proven pedigree at a major European club. Yet supporters might wonder whether investing heavily in another forward fits into the long-term vision under Maresca, especially given the club’s recent investments in young attackers like Delap and Pedro. Still, if the Serbian’s arrival leads to consistent goals, few at Stamford Bridge would complain.

From a Manchester United perspective, the situation feels more urgent. United have struggled to replace the commanding forward presence that defined their past successes, and Zirkzee’s adaptation issues have exposed that shortfall. Fans might view Vlahovic as a proven solution, a player capable of leading the line with confidence and delivering the goals required to lift the team back into top-four contention.

However, both fanbases will recognise the challenge of competing with Tottenham, who have financial flexibility and a clear tactical opening for a player like Vlahovic. Should the race intensify, it will likely come down to who offers Juventus the best balance of fee, ambition and guaranteed playing time.