Manchester United have scouted Fiorentina goal machine Dusan Vlahovic but are unlikely to swoop in January with the Serie A club wanting £55m for their in-demand striker
- Manchester United have joined the battle to sign Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic
- Fiorentina are willing to sell in January as he is refusing to sign a new contract
- Serbian striker scored again on Saturday in Fiorentina’s 2-1 defeat at Empoli
Manchester United have checked on Fiorentina goal machine Dusan Vlahovic but his club want £55million.
The Serbian striker scored again on Saturday in his club’s 2-1 defeat at Empoli to make it 28 goals in 38 games this calendar year and Fiorentina are willing to sell in January as he is refusing to sign a new contract.
The Italians have tried to convince Vlahovic to extend his deal which runs until 2023 but he is looking to capitalise on his form and take on a new challenge.
Striker Dusan Vlahovic scored again on Saturday in Fiorentina’s 2-1 defeat at Empoli
Fiorentina sense the time is right to cash in but their pricetag is making clubs think twice over a January bid with many hoping to wait until June.
Juventus have maintained a regular watching brief on the powerful 6ft 3ins forward as have Tottenham, Arsenal and Newcastle United.
However, Europe’s other elite clubs are taking a closer look, alerted by his goalscoring statistics. Bayern Munich checked on him last week and Manchester United have also been to watch him.
United want a centre forward for the long-term and remain interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, who scored on his return after injury on Saturday, but know they face fierce competition.
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Source : dailymail
