Despite bargain price, Bayern hesitate over Vlahovic | OneFootball

The search for a striker at FC Bayern continues, and one name keeps coming up: Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian forward from Juventus Turin remains on the record champion's watch list, even though a signing in the winter is not a topic.

“The rumor that Bayern wants to sign Vlahovic already in the winter – that is not true,” clarifies BILD football chief Christian Falk in the podcast Bayern-Insider.

Nevertheless, there is still loose interest and contacts in the background, as the 25-year-old perfectly fits the Bayern profile: a classic penalty box striker, physically strong, dangerous in the air, and with international experience.

Affordable but risky: Why Munich is still hesitating

According to Italian media, Juventus is indeed willing to let the striker go in the winter to still achieve a transfer fee. Vlahovic's contract only runs until the summer of 2026, and his current market value is around 35 million euros. “Juve would probably be open to talks starting at 15 million,” Falk further reports – a price that sounds like a bargain even with Munich's austerity measures.

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However, there is restraint at FC Bayern. According to BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl, “the interest from the player's side is greater than that from Bayern.” This means: While the Vlahovic camp hopes for a call from Munich, the decision-makers at Säbener Straße are hesitating.

Vlahovic has already been offered to the club several times – most recently during the tenure of Hasan Salihamidzic. Now his agents are trying again to bring him into the conversation. But so far without success. “Bayern is observing him, they know the player is on the market – but they are not biting as much as he would like,” says Altschäffl.

In addition to the German record champion, Manchester United and Atlético Madrid are also said to be interested. Both clubs are reportedly already exploring concrete options for a transfer in the summer.

It is clear: With Nicolas Jackson Bayern has a concrete transfer option for the summer of 2026. Should the Senegalese not stay long-term at FCB, the name Vlahovic could become a real option for the record champion.

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