The priorities remain identifying two starting full-backs and completing the Jashari deal, but Milan has not shelved the matter regarding the striker… a striker worthy of Milan, a penalty-area presence capable of scoring around fifteen goals and competing with Gimenez for a starting spot. And the name of Dusan Vlahovic, should certain financial conditions be met, remains high on the Rossoneri’s list of preferences. Because the Serbian’s contract expires on June 30th, and the chances of him leaving Turin this summer—rather than enduring more months as an outcast—could surge at any moment.
The former Fiorentina forward is not the only option, as the Rossoneri have also inquired about Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen and Jackson from Chelsea. The former would cost forty million plus around ten in bonuses, while the Blues’ striker has an even higher valuation. That’s why it’s important to keep a close eye on how the Vlahovic situation develops—he is currently on vacation following the Club World Cup. A month ago, Dusan rejected a move to Fenerbahce; no other interesting proposals have come in. Renewal with Juventus? If not impossible, then at least… unlikely. In fact, the player’s entourage, aware of the contrasting views on the matter, limited itself to phone contacts with the club and avoided traveling to Turin for any face-to-face clarification meeting.
Milan’s Plan
In nine days, when Juventus reconvene at Continassa, the situation will become even clearer, and having Jonathan David, (possibly) Kolo Muani (or another striker), and Vlahovic in the same dressing room will be difficult. Comolli and his collaborators are well aware of this and are looking for a solution. The goal is to profit from Dusan’s departure, but his €12 million net salary doesn’t exactly encourage suitors. And then there’s Vlahovic himself, who wants a major stage to relaunch his career. Things didn’t go as expected at Juventus in terms of trophies (just one—the 2023–24 Coppa Italia) or goals (58 in 145 appearances).
Milan is undoubtedly an option that intrigues him, even if the Rossoneri won’t play in European competitions. His bond with Allegri is strong, and the two have remained in contact even after Max left the Juventus bench. Sometimes the coach benched or subbed him, but Dusan respects Max and would be happy to work with him again. But this is where financial matters come into play. Milan does not intend to make a major investment to bring him in, and a double-digit salary is unthinkable for the Rossoneri’s books.
Two conditions must be met for the deal to happen:
1- That Vlahovic leaves Juventus either on a free transfer or at a heavily discounted price (in both cases with a severance payout);
2- That he accepts a halved salary, with bonuses tied to winning the league and possibly the top scorer chart.
Initiating a deal now would be premature, but in about twenty days, the conditions could change, and there may be more room to maneuver. That’s why talks for Boniface remain alive, but the top name on the list is still Dusan.
Allegri considers him perfect in a front three with Pulisic and Leao. The Portuguese left-winger has been linked by L’Équipe to PSG, but within Milan, he is seen as central to the project. And if he had Vlahovic alongside him...
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport
