Aston Villa have reportedly joined the race to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, with Unai Emery keen to reinforce his attack following Jhon Duran’s £67.5 million move to Al-Nassr. The Serbian forward, valued at £49.4 million, has rejected multiple contract offers from Juventus, making a summer exit likely.
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00:00Aston Villa have reportedly entered the race to sign Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic,
00:07who is also attracting interest from a Premier League rival. Unai Emre, looking to bolster
00:13his attack following the departure of John Duran to Almasur, has set his sights on Vlahovic.
00:20The Serbian forward, valued at around £50 million, has rejected multiple contract offers
00:25from Juventus, making him increasingly likely to leave. His current deal expires in 2026,
00:32so Juventus may look to sell this summer to recoup a portion of the £65 million paid
00:38to Florentina for him in 2022. Vlahovic's agent has reportedly offered him to several
00:45top European clubs, including Bayern Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United, but
00:51none have engaged in talks. Villa, however, have expressed an interest and Emre sees Vlahovic
00:57as a viable option to strengthen the squad. Villa face competition from Arsenal, who are
01:03also targeting the striker to address their attacking issues. Arsenal are in desperate
01:08need of a new forward due to the long-term injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz,
01:14with Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling also struggling for form. Vlahovic would need
01:20to compete with Oli Watkins for a starting spot at Villa, as Emre has previously struggled
01:26to accommodate two strikers without disrupting his preferred tactical shape. The manager's
01:33frustration with a previous attempt to play two forwards alongside Duran was evident in
01:38a loss to AS Monaco, and he is unlikely to repeat that experiment. Vlahovic's high-wage
01:45demands reportedly exceeding £200,000 a week could be a significant obstacle for Villa,
01:51despite the club's improved financial strength. Former Villa defender Richard Dunne has praised
01:58Emre for his ability to manage high-potential players, highlighting Manchester United loanee
02:04Marcus Rashford as someone capable of taking Villa to the next level, provided he maintains
02:10consistency and a good attitude.