To strengthen their attacking line for the new season, Chelsea is considering using cash and adding Christian Pulisic to persuade Juventus to release striker Dusan Vlahovic.
According to the Italian press, Chelsea is prepared to pay a large sum along with the “bonus” of Pulisic in the Vlahovic deal. However, up to this point, Juve remains steadfast in their asking price for the Serbian forward, which is up to 80 million euros. If they don’t meet the aforementioned amount, the Old Lady will reject any negotiation proposal.
Vlahovic’s determination to leave is the biggest advantage for Chelsea at this moment. After a season and a half with Juventus, the Serbian forward has yet to achieve the desired form and has not solidified his position at the Turin-based club.
Furthermore, Vlahovic has also shared that his strained relationship with coach Massimiliano Allegri is a factor preventing him from reaching his potential as he did when he played for Fiorentina. In the previous season, it was evident that Vlahovic did not play a key role in Allegri’s plans.
Therefore, Juventus has considered selling the Serbian player at a reasonable price and has recognized the significant interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United, and especially Chelsea for the 23-year-old star.
After careful consideration of the situation, The Blues are willing to spend around 60 million euros to acquire Vlahovic. New manager Mauricio Pochettino truly needs a genuine striker to start the new season. Despite signing Nicolas Jackson, the former Villarreal forward leans towards playing on the wings and lacks the stature to lead Chelsea’s attacking line in their ambition to return to the Premier League’s Top 4 in the 2023/24 season.
If 60 million euros is not enough, Chelsea is ready to add “Captain America” Pulisic to convince Juve to release Vlahovic. As for Pulisic himself, he is also willing to leave Stamford Bridge. Currently, both Milan and Lyon are actively pursuing the versatile 24-year-old player.
Chelsea values Pulisic at around 25 million euros. In the event that Juve does not want Pulisic, The Blues will sell him to Milan or Lyon to accumulate funds for the Old Lady and welcome Vlahovic.
It should be emphasized that Chelsea has several advantages in quickly selling Pulisic. According to the latest developments, in order to strengthen their attack for the upcoming season, Lyon’s manager Laurent Blanc really desires to recruit the American midfielder. Although there is a personal agreement with Milan, Pulisic could still join Ligue 1.
The price that Milan has offered for Pulisic does not satisfy Chelsea. Meanwhile, Lyon is willing to spend 25 million euros to repurchase the remaining year on the American player’s contract.
While Milan’s negotiations are still at the verbal stage, Lyon has taken the lead in the race to secure Pulisic after submitting a written offer with a sum that matches Chelsea’s valuation of the player.
Currently, Pulisic is expected to participate in pre-season training with his Chelsea teammates. However, he is also ready to travel to France or Italy to undergo a medical examination before joining his new destination.
Whether it is Milan or Lyon, the “Captain America” will undoubtedly secure a starting position instead of languishing on the substitute bench as he did at Chelsea. According to medical experts, not regularly playing matches is also one of the factors that contribute to Pulisic suffering minor injuries.
It appears that Chelsea’s campaign to tidy up the battlefield and streamline their squad is yielding significant results. Following the acquisitions of Kai Havertz, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mason Mount, and Edouard Mendy, it is possible that Pulisic will also bid farewell to The Blues after a tumultuous and chaotic year in the transfer market.
In the previous season, Chelsea invested over 600 million euros in transfers, but only managed to finish in 12th place in the Premier League.
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