Dusan Vlahovic's time at Juventus Turin appears to be coming to an end, with the club reportedly identifying former Bundesliga striker Alexander Sörloth as his successor.
What happened?
The 26-year-old Vlahovic's contract is set to expire, and after tough negotiations, the Old Lady failed to agree on a salary with the Serbian striker.
Why it matters for Dusan Vlahovic
Vlahovic is now free to move on a Bosman transfer, with recent reports linking him to Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
What comes next?
Juventus' sixth-place finish last term exposed a clear need for extra firepower in Turin, and Sörloth's arrival could provide the solution, but the 30-year-old remains under contract at Atlético Madrid until 2028.
The former RB Leipzig striker joined Atletico Madrid from Real Sociedad in 2024 for €32 million and scored 44 goals in 107 competitive matches for the Colchoneros.
However, he never secured a regular starting spot under Diego Simeone.
Juventus are responding to Vlahovic's likely exit, and Sörloth's potential arrival could be a significant boost to their attacking options.
But prising the Norwegian striker away from Atlético will not be cheap, and the two clubs still need to agree on the transfer fee.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Atlético Madrid have chosen Sörloth, but the deal is far from complete.
Jonathan David and Lois Openda failed to impress for Juventus last term, with the former scoring eight goals and providing five assists, and the latter netting just two goals.
Openda will still be signed permanently from RB Leipzig for over €40 million due to a buy-in clause, but reports already link him with a swift exit.
Eintracht Frankfurt are among the clubs weighing up a move for the Belgian striker.
Alexander Sörloth's performance data and statistics from last season make him an attractive option for Juventus, but the club must act quickly to secure his signature.
The transfer window is open, and Juventus are keen to strengthen their squad after a disappointing season.
Dusan Vlahovic's exit will be a significant loss, but the arrival of Sörloth could be a major coup for the Italian giants.
Only time will tell if Juventus can secure Sörloth's signature and rebuild their attacking options.