Tottenham Hotspur could swoop for Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus struggle to offer him a lucrative new deal
Tottenham’s attacking struggles continue to overshadow the strong start Thomas Frank’s men have made in the Premier League this season. The Lilywhites currently sit fifth in the table, just four points off second-placed Manchester City. But fans remain concerned about the lack of attacking threat at N17, an issue that has hindered the club’s progress under the Danish tactician.
The centre-forwards simply haven’t got going this season for the North London club. Richarlison has failed to find consistency after a bright start to the campaign, leaving many supporters frustrated with his inability to regularly find the back of the net. On the other hand, both Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani are dealing with injuries, ruling them out for large parts of the season so far.
It has become clear that a new striker is urgently needed at N17 if Spurs are to close the gap on their rivals in the second half of the season. Thomas Frank cannot continue relying on Richarlison to dig the team out of trouble when things get difficult. The Brazilian simply does not have enough credit in the bank to justify consistent minutes as the Lilywhites aim to build on last season’s Europa League triumph.
Tottenham targeting January move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic
Recent reports linked Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic with a move to Tottenham as the Serbian entered the final year of his contract in Turin. The prolific forward had been sidelined by recently sacked manager Igor Tudor, a clear indication that he had no future with the Serie A giants. Juve were even prepared to let the 26-year-old leave for €20m in the winter, with the Lilywhites monitoring the situation closely.
However, Vlahovic’s recent resurgence at Juventus suggests he could still salvage his future with the Old Lady. Current head coach Luciano Spalletti now intends to make the Serbian forward an integral part of his project, giving the 26-year-old a platform to revive his career in Turin. This development has dealt a major blow to Tottenham’s efforts to bring him to N17.
But the Lilywhites have also received a significant boost in their pursuit of the striker in recent days. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, negotiations between Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic over a new contract have stalled. The Serie A giants have informed the Serbian that they will only extend his deal if he agrees to take a 50% wage cut.
This puts Spurs firmly back in the frame as they look to secure his services in the winter. Signing Vlahovic would be an immediate upgrade on Richarlison, adding more quality, consistency, and presence in the final third. And at 26, the prolific striker is entering his prime years, giving Thomas Frank the chance to mould him into a world-class centre-forward.
It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. For now, fans will hope the Lilywhites continue to monitor Vlahovic’s situation at Juventus. With the recent cash injection from the Lewis family, the North Londoners are not short of financial backing as they aim to maintain their positive start to the campaign.
