Report: Tottenham chiefs informed they could now sign £320k/wk “superstar” for under £30m
As Tottenham Hotspur prepare for their season-defining Europa League final against Manchester United, the club’s hierarchy is already laying the groundwork for a crucial summer transfer window.
With Ange Postecoglou’s future appearing increasingly uncertain regardless of the European final’s outcome, Spurs are identifying cost-effective reinforcements to revitalize a squad that has endured their worst-ever Premier League campaign.
Among the most intriguing opportunities presenting itself is the potential availability of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic for a surprisingly modest fee.
According to reports, the Serbian international could be acquired for as little as £20 million this summer – a significant reduction from the £35 million valuation Juventus initially hoped to command.
This dramatic price drop stems from Vlahovic’s underwhelming form in 2024 (just two Serie A goals since January) and his contract situation, with just twelve months remaining on his current deal.
The 25-year-old represents exactly the type of calculated gamble that appeals to chairman Daniel Levy, who has long admired Vlahovic and now finds the forward available at a fraction of his previous market value.
While the Serbian’s £320,000-per-week wages present a potential stumbling block, his proven goalscoring pedigree – including 21 Serie A goals for Fiorentina in 2020/21 and 16 for Juventus last season – makes him an enticing proposition for a club in desperate need of attacking reinforcements.
Tottenham’s striking options are set for an overhaul, with Richarlison expected to depart and the long-term role of loanee Mathys Tel still undetermined.
The club has also been linked with Ipswich’s Liam Delap, available for £30 million due to a relegation release clause, but Vlahovic’s potential arrival at a similar or lower price point would represent a more experienced alternative with Champions League pedigree.
The Europa League final could prove pivotal in attracting targets of Vlahovic’s caliber. Victory would not only deliver Tottenham’s first major trophy since 2008 but also secure Champions League qualification – a crucial bargaining chip in negotiations.
For a player seeking to reignite his career after a difficult spell in Turin, the prospect of leading the line for a Premier League side in Europe’s premier competition could be compelling.
However, questions remain about whether Vlahovic would fit Postecoglou’s system should the Australian stay, or whether his acquisition would be tailored to a new manager’s preferences.
The Serbian’s physical presence and penalty-box instincts differ from the mobile, pressing forwards typically favored in Postecoglou’s setup, potentially signaling a stylistic shift if he arrives as part of a broader managerial change.
With Juventus keen to avoid losing Vlahovic on a free transfer next summer, Tottenham find themselves in an unusually strong negotiating position.
In a window where financial prudence will be paramount, the opportunity to secure a proven goalscorer entering his prime years for less than £30 million represents the sort of value-driven deal Levy has built his reputation upon.
Whether this potential bargain can rediscover his best form in North London may well determine the success of Tottenham’s summer rebuild.