Bayern Munich appears to have taken concrete steps toward signing Dusan Vlahovic. According to *Corriere dello Sport*, a secret meeting recently took place between representatives of the German record champions and the striker’s father. Vlahovic has long been linked with a move to the Bavarian club, as his contract with Juventus expires in the summer, making him a potential free transfer.
Despite multiple rounds of negotiations, Juventus has failed to reach an agreement with the Serbian to extend his stay. Per *Gazzetta dello Sport*, Vlahovic plans to wait and see if a more lucrative offer arrives from another top club. Beyond Bayern, Barcelona is also interested, as they search for a successor to Robert Lewandowski.
There appears to be a significant gap between Vlahovic and Juventus, particularly over wages. The 26-year-old wants to maintain his current net salary of €12 million, while the Old Lady aims to halve his annual pay. After returning to the starting lineup over the weekend and scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory, Vlahovic avoided making any commitment. “My last two games for Juve? We’ll see…” he said. However, he remains popular with Juventus fans, who chanted his name during the match, and he seems comfortable in Turin.
Reports indicate Bayern Munich is Vlahovic’s preferred destination. Even when he joined Juventus in early 2022, there was speculation about interest from Munich. In the new season, he could serve as a backup to Nicolas Jackson, whose loan from Chelsea will not be made permanent, as sporting director Max Eberl recently confirmed. The negotiated buy option will not be exercised.
However, it remains uncertain whether Bayern – unlike Juventus – can meet Vlahovic’s salary demands. Eberl and his team are reportedly aiming to reduce wage spending. Additionally, rumors persist about a move for Antony Gordon (Newcastle United), who would offer more attacking versatility. According to *The Athletic*, the Englishman is an alternative to Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig). Both would come with significant transfer fees, unlike Vlahovic. Other names linked include Gordon’s teammate William Osula and Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta Bergamo). Per *kicker*, the latter is the top alternative to Gordon in Bayern’s transfer plans.
However, the *Corriere dello Sport* report does not clarify what signals Bayern sent to Vlahovic, especially given his current condition. In the game before his return to the starting lineup, he scored as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona. That performance followed a months-long layoff due to a persistent groin injury.
**Dusan Vlahovic: Performance Data and Statistics at Juventus This Season**
– Games: 21
– Goals: 8
– Assists: 2
– Minutes Played: 1,010