Dusan Vlahovic Set to Leave Juventus, Newcastle Given Green Light to Sign

Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus this summer, with Newcastle United given the green light to sign the striker after Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini confirmed he would not be staying in Italy.

What happened at Juventus?

Vlahovic's departure from Juventus comes as he seeks to increase his salary, with the 26-year-old set to become a free agent. Newcastle United are in need of a new striker, having spent over £100million on Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa last summer, with the pair scoring just 14 goals between them this season.

Why Newcastle need Dusan Vlahovic

Eddie Howe cannot continue to rely on Will Osula up-front, with the 22-year-old not yet ready to be a Newcastle star, and Vlahovic's experience in the Champions League making him an attractive signing. Vlahovic has netted over 10 goals in each of the last four seasons for Juventus in all competitions.

What comes next for Newcastle?

Newcastle will face competition to sign Vlahovic, with no European football at St James' Park next season potentially harming their chances of fending off competition for his signature. The Magpies' 12th-placed Premier League finish means Howe will face a tough task convincing Vlahovic to join the club over sides with Champions League football on offer. Newcastle are ready to sell either Wissa or Woltemade to free up space in their wage bill and bring in funds for more additions, with the departure of Anthony Gordon down the flank meaning Howe will need another forward to provide service to Vlahovic. The club's ambitious plans rely on signing a striker like Vlahovic, who has consistently scored goals at a high level, as evidenced by his 26 goals in the 2021-2022 season.