‘Too expensive’: Bayern rule out move for 26y/o Barcelona-linked attacker | OneFootball

Bayern Munich are not interested in signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in the summer transfer window. 

The Bavarian giants have made the decision to not sign Nicolas Jackson on a permanent deal, which means the Senegal attacker will return to Chelsea after the end of the season.

Harry Kane remains the only recognised striker at the club, and the Bavarian giants may look to add another striker ahead of next season.

Bayern Munich stance on Dusan Vlahovic

The 26-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern in the past, but any potential deal did not materialise.

In recent weeks, Italian media reported that Vlahovic is waiting for an offer from Bayern or Barcelona, as his time with Juventus is coming to an end.

The Serbian striker, who will be a free agent next month, is in renewal talks with Juventus, but his camp expect offers from other top sides, such as Bayern and Barcelona.

It has been reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport that five separate meetings have already taken place between Juventus directors and Milos Vlahovic, the striker’s father and representative.

While the player’s side showed willingness to compromise on wages, no agreement has been reached as of now.

The report claims that if Vlahovic agree to the deal, he would take home roughly €7m per year – a significant decrease from the €12m he is pocketing for the current campaign.

Christian Falk has told CFBayern Insider that Bayern are not in the race for the Serbian striker.

He said: “It is NOT TRUE: Dušan Vlahović is on Bayern’s radar. Bayern think he’s too expensive an option to pursue at this point in time. The salary would be a big topic in the team if they were to sign him. So he’s not on the shortlist of three players discussed inside the club. There’s still a hope around Yan Diomande at Bayern, but he would also cost a lot of money. So, Bayern still have their Plan A in Anthony Gordon.”

Bayern Munich plans for Anthony Gordon

Falk says that Bayern are focussing on signing Anthony Gordon this summer, and he is their first-choice target.

Gordon can not only play on the wings, but he can also play as a striker if needed.

It will be interesting to see if Bayern change their plans, and sign a recognised striker in the summer, but as of now, they are solely focussed on getting Gordon.

Vlahovic has scored 65 goals in 165 games for Juventus, but has netted only four Serie A goals in 16 appearances this season.