The future of Juventus’ attack hangs in the balance as the club braces for a dramatic summer reshuffle, with the decision on Dusan Vlahovic acting as the catalyst. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri are ready to part ways with both Loïs Openda and Jonathan David, regardless of whether their Serbian talisman extends his stay in Turin. The planned exodus underscores a broader rebuild aimed at injecting new energy into a forward line that has often misfired this season.
Vlahovic and the club’s hierarchy have penciled in a face-to-face meeting to thrash out the terms of a contract extension. A two-year deal has been outlined, with a base salary that both sides find acceptable. However, the sticking point revolves around an additional €6 million package covering signing bonuses and agent fees. ‘The framework is there, but the devil is in the details,’ a well-placed source revealed, emphasizing that Vlahovic is in no rush as he surveys the landscape.
While Juventus would prefer to keep the 26-year-old, they are not naive about the interests circling. The Serie A side has already decided to offload Openda and David, a move that would generate funds and reduce wage strain but also leave a gaping hole if Vlahovic departs. The Belgian and Canadian strikers, both arriving with high expectations, have failed to consistently deliver, prompting the club to cut its losses.
The striker’s contractual situation has made him one of the most attractive free agents on the market. In Italy, Milan have registered tentative interest, with Inter also taking a look, though neither has advanced to concrete negotiations. Abroad, the suitors are more intriguing but come with significant caveats.
Bayern Munich have made inquiries, yet the prospect of playing second fiddle to Harry Kane is unappealing. Barcelona’s financial tightrope and their pursuit of other targets like Bernardo Silva and a possible Marcus Rashford redemption mean Vlahovic is not a priority. Atletico Madrid would only enter the fray if Alexander Sørloth is sold, a scenario far from certain. Meanwhile, Newcastle United lack the Champions League football that Vlahovic craves as he eyes a platform to reassert his status among Europe’s elite strikers.
Amid this uncertainty, staying put at Juventus may be his most logical choice. The club can offer him the starring role he needs to rediscover consistent goalscoring form, something he has chased since his big-money move from Fiorentina in 2022. With Openda and David likely gone, Vlahovic would be the undisputed focal point of the attack, a guarantee few other top clubs can match.
That continuity is also what Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti reportedly prefers. Spalletti, who has relied on Vlahovic as a key figure, is said to have privately backed the forward’s permanence at a club where he can play regularly ahead of major tournaments. Another factor is the presence of Kenan Yildiz, whose blossoming partnership with Vlahovic has given Juventus glimpses of a potent duo—if they can maintain it.
For the Bianconeri, the stakes could not be higher. A positive resolution with Vlahovic would simplify their transfer strategy, limiting the shopping list to one additional striker. A breakdown, however, would force sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli into a frantic search for two reliable frontmen within a constrained budget.
As the scheduled talks approach, insiders believe a compromise is within reach, but the €6 million gap over extras remains a formidable barrier. Vlahovic has shown patience, and the market may yet produce a better offer, but Juventus hold the cards that matter most: the promise of a leading role and a team built around him.
The coming days will determine not just Vlahovic’s future, but the entire complexion of Juventus’ summer dealings. Based on reporting from Tuttosport.