Chelsea in contention to seal marquee Dusan Vlahovic summer signing after latest developments
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Credit: Imago Chelsea in contention to seal marquee Dusan Vlahovic summer signing after latest developments Tue 10 March 2026 18:15, UK Chelsea are among the main contenders to sign Dusan Vlahovic when the striker becomes a free agent in the summer.The 26-year-old has been missing since November after requiring surgery on an adductor issue. He had been enduring a slow season nonetheless, scoring just six goals in 17 games across all competitions.
But it has been a season of turbulence for Juventus generally, too, with Luciano Spalletti replacing Igor Tudor in October.Chelsea’s transfer plans may well involve a striker, with some movement expected at Stamford Bridge.Medical Update | Dusan Vlahovic— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) December 4, 2025 View Tweet MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Chelsea lead Premier League race for Dusan VlahovicArsenal had looked the likeliest Premier League side to sign Vlahovic in 2022 when he was leaving Fiorentina.The Serbian forward had scored 20 goals across all competitions by January, and the Gunners were reportedly willing to match the huge price tag set by the Italian club.Dusan VlahovicSerie A 2025-26Appearances13Goals3Expected goals (xG)4.12Chances created7Duels won37When it came to it, however, the striker ultimately opted to remain in Serie A and signed for Juventus in a deal worth around £66million.Vlahovic has scored 64 goals for the Italian giants in the years since, but the move has not panned out the way he would have liked.The forward is set to leave Juventus on a free transfer in the summer, with several clubs reportedly tracking him. Football Insider exclusively revealed last month that Newcastle United are interested in Vlahovic, but they are not the Premier League’s leading contender.Credit: ImagoOne major bookmaker has backed Chelsea at 3/1 to sign the 26-year-old, with Barcelona considered the favourite at 2/1 if he is to leave.Liam Delap fighting for Chelsea futureChelsea’s striking situation is looking to be somewhat of a complex puzzle for the summer transfer window.Should they sign Vlahovic, one, or potentially two, strikers will have to leave Stamford Bridge.Liam Delap arrived just last summer from Ipswich Town, but he could be set to leave amid a disappointing first season.
Nicolas Jackson is set to return from his loan with Bayern Munich, and there is the case of Marc Guiu, too, who was recalled from his loan to Sunderland.The only certainty about Chelsea’s attack is that Joao Pedro will be leading it, with the Brazilian enjoying a fantastic season. 🦁 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Chelsea Insider Access Get the full story from Stamford Bridge and Cobham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.