My take: Spurs looking to disrupt, but was it with a striker lacking any Premier League experience?
Dušan Vlahović’s Juventus chapter is coming to an end this summer, and Tottenham are said to have held talks.
The Serbian striker has rejected the club’s latest offer and is preparing to enter the market as a free agent. Juventus proposed a deal worth €6.5 million plus bonuses, but Vlahović demanded a net salary of €8 million along with a signing fee. His comparisons with the wages of Jonathan David and Kenan Yıldız further strained relations with the board, ultimately leading to a breakdown in negotiations.
Chelsea have emerged as one of the most advanced contenders, having already made formal contact with the player’s camp. Newcastle United also see Vlahović as the perfect modern No. 9 and are reportedly ready to put forward a lucrative salary package. Tottenham and Manchester United remain interested, while Atlético Madrid, Aston Villa, and Everton are closely monitoring developments.
Beyond England, Bayern Munich view him as a potential deputy to Harry Kane, while Real Madrid consider him a strong option to add physicality and experience to their forward line. Barcelona, Napoli, and Milan have also been linked, though Serie A clubs may struggle to meet his financial demands of €8 million per season plus a signing bonus. The player has already turned down offers from Saudi Arabia.
Vlahović, who has scored 12 or more goals in each of the past four seasons, now stands at the centre of one of the summer’s most competitive transfer battles. His free‑agent status makes him an attractive target, but only clubs willing to meet his salary expectations will have a realistic chance of securing his signature.
Vlahović’s deal with Juventus expires on 30 June 2026. Recent reports confirm that no renewal agreement was reached, primarily due to wage demands - he’s currently one of Serie A’s highest earners at around €12m net/year; Juventus offered a significant pay cut.
My take
This would represent a significant gamble for Spurs. Yes, the club had promised to disrupt the wage structure, but was this what they had in mind: a striker with no Premier League experience?
This is one of the few times I'll have to disagree with you, H. I don't see it as a gamble since it would be easy to find a buyer if he flops. And it's a 'free' transfer. Contrast that with Solanke who will be damn near impossible to get rid of.
The thing about Vlahovic is that I don't think we have any chance of getting him. Sure, give it a go, but maybe we should look at a more realistic target instead of wasting our time chasing a player who is supposedly entering his prime years while being linked with Bayern and Chelsea.
I see we are also linked with Santiago Gimenez. Now that would be a catastrophic signing. Worst striker I've seen since Janssen.
If Vlahovic is adament about his salary demands and a signing on fee then we are wasting our time.He's not a bad player,but to offer him twice what our best earner is on could cause friction and I don't think we would go there.