Chelsea transfer news: Blues interested in 23-year-old striker, see him as a bargain

Add as preferred source on Google

Chelsea could be interested in signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer, according to reports.

Dusan Vlahovic, who’s 23, has been one of the best young strikers in Serie A during recent years.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs on The Football Terrace show, Chelsea will consider the Juventus forward as a transfer target this year.

Apparently, the Blues think he could be a bargain signing compared to other options in the striker market.

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter does admire him, too.

Ben Jacobs said: “They (Chelsea) are going to be looking at Dusan Vlahovic… Dusan Vlahovic is seen as maybe a more value option at this point. A player that Graham Potter really likes. He’s one to keep an eye on. Manchester United have looked at Vlahovic, they have added him to the list as well.”

Journalist Simon Phillips told GiveMeSport a couple of months ago that Chelsea were considering a late move for Vlahovic in the January window.

The 23-year-old centre-forward remained in Turin, where he’s continued to play regularly.

His goals for Juventus have dried up in the past couple of months, but he’s still managed 11 goals in 28 games across all competitions so far this season.

We expect Chelsea links to a new No.9 to continue until a new one rocks up at Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter has found a way recently to get his side scoring a few more goals, with Kai Havertz starting to contribute more frequently.

There is no doubt that they’re crying out for a out-and-out striker next season, though.

Armando Broja continues to recover from his long-term injury with training work at Cobham, but it would be too much to expect the 21-year-old Chelsea forward to be the leading frontman next year.