Mauricio Pochettino Has Reservations Over Chelsea’s Push To Sign Juventus Striker Dusan Vlahovic
Chelsea have been locked in talks with Juventus this summer with the Serie A club currently unable to reach an agreement over a fee for Romelu Lukaku. Juventus are open to including Dusan Vlahovic as part of the deal but are demanding €40 million (£34.4m) for the Serbia international, as well as Lukaku.
However, The Guardian reports that senior figures at Chelsea are split on the signing of Vlahovic, with Mauricio Pochettino among those who are ‘less keen’ on the 23-year-old. The report also claims that Chelsea are ‘unlikely’ to press ahead with a move for Vlahovic if Pochettino is not fully on board with the idea.
Vlahovic was also keen on joining Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer but the French club have now signed Goncalo Ramos from Benfica on a season-long loan which includes an option to buy at the end of the season.
Who Is Dusan Vlahovic?
Dusan Vlahovic is a 23-year-old Serbian striker who currently plays for Juventus. He joined Juventus in January last year and scored 14 goals in 42 appearances for the Serie A club last season.
Vlahovic has also been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, but Mauricio Pochettino has reservations about signing him. It is reported that Chelsea are ‘unlikely’ to press ahead with a move for Vlahovic if Pochettino is not fully on board with the idea.
What Are The Latest Developments?
The latest developments in the potential transfer of Dusan Vlahovic to Chelsea are that Mauricio Pochettino has reservations about signing him. It is reported that Chelsea are ‘unlikely’ to press ahead with a move for Vlahovic if Pochettino is not fully on board with the idea.
Vlahovic was also keen on joining Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer but the French club have now signed Goncalo Ramos from Benfica on a season-long loan which includes an option to buy at the end of the season.
What Could This Mean For Chelsea?
If Mauricio Pochettino is not fully on board with signing Dusan Vlahovic, then it could mean that Chelsea will not be able to complete the transfer. This could be a major blow for Chelsea, as they have been linked with Vlahovic all summer and were hoping to bring him in as part of a deal for Romelu Lukaku.
It could also mean that Chelsea will have to look elsewhere for a striker, as they are currently without Christopher Nkunku who suffered a knee injury during pre-season. It remains to be seen what will happen with Vlahovic, but it looks like he may not be joining Chelsea this summer.
Conclusion
Mauricio Pochettino has reservations about signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, and it is reported that Chelsea are ‘unlikely’ to press ahead with a move for him if Pochettino is not fully on board with the idea. This could be a major blow for Chelsea, as they have been linked with Vlahovic all summer and were hoping to bring him in as part of a deal for Romelu Lukaku. It remains to be seen what will happen with Vlahovic, but it looks like he may not be joining Chelsea this summer.