Dusan Vlahovic tops Chelsea striker shortlist

Dusan Vlahovic is back on Chelsea’s priority list. The Blues have renewed their interest in the Juventus striker for the upcoming season.

Chelsea renew interest in Vlahovic

The 26-year-old Vlahovic is now one of the top strikers on Chelsea’s wish list. As reported by CaughtOffside, Vlahovic is now a serious striker target for the Blues. They have held discussions with the Serbian striker’s representatives.

If they secure a good deal, Vlahovic could be one of the main strikers for Chelsea in the upcoming season. He previously played for Juventus from 2022 to 2026. Before that, he played for Fiorentina from 2018 to 2022.

Dusan Vlahovic’s stats for the 2025-26 season, as per FOTMOB:

Will Vlahovic be a good fit at Chelsea?

Vlahovic may not be perfect, but he is well experienced. The 26-year-old can be a bonus for Chelsea’s attacking lineup ahead of the 2026-27 season. Apart from that, the Serbian striker needs to match the expectations of the current manager, Xabi Alonso. Alonso was recruited as the team manager for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Vlahovic is not the only striker on the Blues’ wishlist. The West London club are also pursuing players like Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Julian Alvarez, and Ollie Watkins among others. However, the Villans look forward to retaining Watkins for the next season.

If Vlahovic agrees to join Chelsea, he can replace Liam Delap as one of the team’s main strikers. Delap joined the Blues last year from Ipswich Town. However, he couldn’t make a good impression, particularly at the Premier League. However, he couldn’t make a good impression, particularly at the Premier League. The Blues finished on 10th place in the League table. That’s why the Blues are looking forward to secure Dusan Vlahovic for the next season.

What’s next for Dusan Vlahovic?

Vlahovic is currently preparing for the next season. Before that, the Serbian striker needs to work on his fitness. He suffered from multiple injuries since last year. He had to undergo surgery for a severe tendon avulsion. This kept him out of action from December to March. He also got a calf injury in March. Vlahovic needs to keep himself free from injuries if he wants to make it big in European club football.

Chelsea are undergoing a massive transformation. Since the past few years, the club has experienced a roller-coaster ride. Sometimes they start well, but lose focus midway. In other cases, they start off on the wrong note, but make up for the same in the other half of the football season. Apart from the inconsistencies in the team, the management has also been unstable for the past few months. In just five months, three managers joined and left Chelsea. With the entry of Xabi Alonso, the Blues are hopeful that things might change for the better. After all, he helped the Real Madrid finish second in La Liga last year. He can do the same for Chelsea if given a chance.

It won’t be easy for Chelsea to secure Dusan Vlahovic. Despite leaving Juventus, several clubs have expressed their interest in the Serbian striker. However, if the Blues have a solid plan in mind for Vlahovic, he could help in bringing the club back to winning ways. It will be interesting to see if he is equally interested in joining the West London club.

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