Dusan Vlahovic is pushing for a Manchester United move, with the Serbian striker keen on a Premier League switch.
The 25-year-old has seen Manchester United's striker hunt stall, with top targets opting for other clubs.
## What happened?
Manchester United's chase of Liam Delap ended with the player moving to Chelsea, while Viktor Gyokeres is set to join Arsenal.
Victor Osimhen's wage demands have also meant a concrete approach has never taken place.
The Old Trafford side are running out of quality options to replace Rasmus Hojlund, who endured a dismal previous campaign.
## Why it matters for Dusan Vlahovic
A cost-effective swoop for Juventus' Serbian hitman might not be the worst option at this stage, given Huge Ekitike's price tag.
Dusan Vlahovic managed 15 goals and five assists last season, and the season before, he was adjudged Striker of the Season in Serie A with 16 goals.
## What comes next?
The Bianconeri are ready to sell Dusan Vlahovic for a cut-price fee of only £20 million, as reported by The Peoples Person.
Dusan Vlahovic's dream is to play in the Premier League, and after missing out on a chance to move to England during his Fiorentina days, the stars might be aligning this time around.
His wages will be an issue, with Dusan Vlahovic currently earning €373,846 gross per week, according to capology.
Whether the Serbia international agrees to take a paycut remains to be seen.
Dusan Vlahovic excels physically, and his pace and power while carrying the ball should serve him well in the English top-flight.
The Juventus No.9 is believed to be motivated by the idea of working under Ruben Amorim and playing in a more open, physically demanding league.
FootballTransfers understands that Manchester United have held direct talks with the representatives of Dusan Vlahovic as the club intensify efforts to add a reliable No.9 this summer.
Sources close to the situation reveal that it was Dusan Vlahovic's camp who approached Man Utd, with the player increasingly pushing for a move to the Premier League.
Recent discussions were described as 'positive and constructive.'