Tremendous duel, Juventus and Manchester United fight for a jewel of world football

Serie A giants Juventus are preparing for life without Dusan Vlahovic, who is attracting interest from Manchester United, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serbian international is among the alternative targets for the Red Devils to bolster their attack in the upcoming transfer window. Erik ten Hag is interested in reinforcing the front line.

To that end, the 23-year-old is apparently expected to leave. The old lady, the bianconeri have already identified a replacement for the striker. To that end, the Italian outfit is planning moves for West Ham United's Gianluca Scamacca and Galatasaray striker Nicolo Zaniolo.

Vlahovic moved to Juventus in the winter window of 2022 from Fiorentina. However, the Serb has not been able to replicate the form he displayed in Florence at the Turin club. The 23-year-old has had a mixed spell at the Old Lady thus far. This season, the striker has made 28 appearances in all competitions for the Bianconeri, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists.

However, Vlahovic recently shone for his national team in Euro 2024 qualifiers. He found the back of the net once against Lithuania and scored a brace in Serbia's 2-0 win over Montenegro. For now, United lack depth at the number nine position with Anthony Martial and Wout Weghorst the only two options available to Ten Hag. However, both leave a lot to be desired in the attacking third.

What does Manchester United expect of the young player?

Vlahovic has been disappointing lately. However, the Red Devils are right to have the 23-year-old on their list of potential targets. It remains to be seen who will be able to land the Old Trafford side in the next transfer window. In the scenario in which the Serb is the one persecuted by the club, obviously it would not be bad to have him in our ranks. The striker is still young and showed a lot of potential during his time at Fiorentina.