Reports have claimed that Chelsea are now getting very close to meeting Juventus’ demands to sign Dusan Vlahovic this summer.
According to Tutto Mercato Web, the Blues’ latest offer is only about £6m less than the fee the Serie A side are holding out for.
In what looks like it could be an unprecedented swap deal, the prospect of Vlahovic at Chelsea now seems very real.
He has been a name frequently linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in the last couple of transfer windows, however it has never been as realistic a transfer as it is now.
The striker is well-liked in Italy, with him being described out there as ‘complete‘.
The reason behind Chelsea’s reported interest is almost certainly the prospect of getting Romelu Lukaku off their books at last.
The expected transfer of him to Inter Milan collapsed after he extraordinarily managed to burn his bridges with them as well as Chelsea.
Chelsea £6m away from Vlahovic
This is despite him being part of the side that made the Champions League final last season, and being loved by the fanbase for his reported loyalty to the club.
However, he negotiated with Juventus during last season, and this saw his deal to the San Siro collapse.
The Belgium international has not been handed a squad number in West London ahead of the new season, further proof he has no future at the club.
If Chelsea decide to increase their cash offer for Vlahovic, a swap between both parties can now be reached.
The Blues are potentially more likely now to invest this money after the injury suffered by Christopher Nkunku in the final pre-season game.
The France international may not play for the club this year, and a replacement could be moved for at an accelerated pace as a result.
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