Dusan Vlahovic's impending departure from Juventus has led the club to target Alexander Sörloth as his replacement.
What happened?
Juventus are responding to Vlahovic's likely exit, as his expiring contract will not be renewed after tough negotiations.
Why it matters for Dusan Vlahovic
Vlahovic, 26, is now free to move on a Bosman transfer, with recent reports linking him to Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Sörloth, a former RB Leipzig striker, joined Atletico Madrid in 2024 for €32 million and scored 44 goals in 107 competitive matches.
What comes next?
However, Sörloth remains under contract at Atlético until 2028, so prising him away will not be cheap, with Juventus needing to agree on a transfer fee with Atletico Madrid.
Juventus' sixth-place finish last term exposes a clear need for extra firepower in Turin, with neither Jonathan David nor Lois Openda impressing, and Openda already linked with a swift exit to Eintracht Frankfurt.
The transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Atlético Madrid have chosen Alexander Sörloth, but the two clubs still need to agree on the transfer fee, as Juventus look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season.