Juventus Chief Football Officer Francesco Calvo has issued a warning to potential buyers interested in striker Dusan Vlahovic that the club is not interested in selling him this summer, despite reports linking him with moves to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United. While Vlahovic has struggled to find his form this season, with only 14 goals from 42 appearances in all competitions, he remains a key player for the Italian giants.
Calvo acknowledged that the Serbian forward has not met expectations this season, but pointed out that Juventus is satisfied with the effort he puts in. He also emphasized that Vlahovic is not for sale and that rumors floating around in the transfer market are beyond the control of the club.
Despite Juventus’ stance, Vlahovic is believed to be interested in a move away from Turin. Along with Arsenal and Chelsea, Manchester United is also said to be interested in securing the striker’s services. The team’s need for a new striker is well-known, with Anthony Martial’s future uncertain and Wout Weghorst’s loan deal set to expire.
While Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are willing to spend big in the hunt for goals, Juventus will likely stick to their resolve of keeping Vlahovic in their squad. It has been a trying week for the Bianconeri, having been knocked out of the Europa League semi-finals by Sevilla, facing a 10-point deduction for inflating transfer fees, and suffering a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Empoli in Serie A.
During the Empoli game, Vlahovic was caught up in controversy as Scottish midfielder Liam Henderson was caught on camera mocking him over the cost of his transfer to Juventus. Despite the setback, Vlahovic remains a talented striker with the potential to shine in the coming seasons. Juventus fans will hope that their club’s resolve to keep the player will pay off.
