Newcastle United can sign £66m striker for just £25m this summer - PIF expressed interest
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic will reportedly be allowed to leave at a discount this summer.
Newcastle United were interested in the Serb during the first transfer window under Saudi-backed ownership. In January 2022, the Magpies had genuine interest in Vlahovic but the threat of relegation proved a stumbling block.
Then a fledgling youngster, the now 25-year-old had taken Serie A by storm at Fiorentina. Juve stumped up around £66million to take him to Turin but his form has since plateaued.
A modest 55 goals from 135 games, while respectable, hardly places Vlahovic among Europe’s elite strikers. Just one league start since the turn of the year has also raised doubts about his future.
Vlahovic will only have one year remaining on his contract come June - leaving room for a potential bargain. Italian outlet TVPlay claim Juventus would cut their losses if any potential suitor bid £25million.
The Serie A giants have been hit with substantial financial losses in recent times. Revenue has decreased by 25 per cent over the past five years and they were expelled from UEFA competition last season for breaching FFP.
A fire sale in Turin this summer could allow Premier League clubs to capitalise. Arsenal need a striker and were rumoured to be interested in Vlahovic before his Juventus switch.
As for Newcastle, there is no word that they retain any interest in the striker. However, should Vlahovic become available at a discount, that may change.
Alexander Isak is the undisputed first choice at St James' Park but options behind him are limited. Callum Wilson, now 33, has struggled with injuries and William Osula is viewed as one for the future.