Juventus approaching Vlahovic deadline, Besiktas the only real alternative | OneFootball

Juventus are fast approaching the end of Dusan Vlahovic’s contract, but reports in Italy claim that Besiktas is the Serbian’s only real alternative option despite the fact that he will be available on a free transfer next week.

Vlahovic deadline on Tuesday, only one real alternative option

As things stand, Juventus have tried and failed to get Vlahovic to commit to a new contract and without a last-minute turnaround, the centre-forward will walk away from the club on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract on Tuesday (June 30).

The Bianconeri have recently tabled another offer of a one-year contract on wages worth around €8m per season, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Vlahovic and his entourage have not yet given a response.

With Vlahovic’s contract expiring on Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport describes it as an ‘ultimatum’ for the striker and his representatives.

Meanwhile, Juventus remain locked in negotiations for Randal Kolo Muani, who is being lined up as the alternative option should Vlahovic walk away on a free transfer next week.

It remains to be seen where Vlahovic will end up should he leave Juve in the coming days. There had been suggestions that the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona were interested in picking him up on a free transfer, but La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that neither have made any serious, formal approaches.

LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Dusan Vlaovic of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Besiktas have, and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, they are prepared to invest around €30m between the cost of the player’s salary, signing bonus and the commission fees.

Reports from the same outlet earlier this week claimed that the Turkish giants are willing to hand over a €10m-per-season contract, and a signing bonus of around €5m.

Besiktas are now under the leadership of Italian head coach Vincenzo Italiano, under whom Vlahovic had his most productive season ever in front of goal while playing for Fiorentina.

Saturday’s report from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Besiktas is Vlahovic’s only real alternative option to Juventus at this stage.