Chelsea could be the perfect destination for one of Europe’s top strikers in the next transfer window.
Liam Rosenior already has Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu in his squad, while Emanuel Emegha is also set to join from Strasbourg this summer.
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Rosenior had Delap on loan at Hull
Even so, Chelsea are still thought to be interested in signing another centre-forward.
Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Atletico Madrid man is not the only No.9.
Photo by Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesDusan Vlahovic has been targeting England move for a while
The name Dusan Vlahovic has once again come up, and a transfer to Chelsea is very likely to appeal to him.
It was recently claimed that Chelsea are interested in signing Vlahovic, who will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.
According to Foot Mercato, Vlahovic has been targeting a move to the Premier League for “several seasons”, giving the Blues an advantage over clubs from other divisions.
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However, the same outlet has also reported that, as well as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping an eye on the 26-year-old.
If Vlahovic is available on a free transfer, there could be quite a battle for his signature in the summer.
Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesDusan Vlahovic enduring difficult 2025/26 campaign
Vlahovic is recognised as one of Italian football’s best strikers, but the Serbian is having a troublesome season.
Because of injury, Vlahovic has only been able to make 13 Serie A appearances and score three goals.
This is not the first time that the Serbia international has picked up an injury, so his fitness record is something that Chelsea need to take into consideration. His salary could also present a problem.
It is believed that Vlahovic earns around £200,000 a week at Juventus. On a free transfer, he is likely to demand even more than that at Chelsea, which would make it hard for him to fit into the club’s wage structure.
Vlahovic is a good No.9, but there are several factors that are likely to stop a transfer to Chelsea from happening.
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