Arsenal transfer news: £88m Chelsea target’s agent seeking Prem interest

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Darko Ristic, the agent of Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, is now sounding out interest in the Premier League. The striker is already a transfer target of London duo Arsenal and Chelsea.

That is according to Sport Mediaset, which reports Ristic is striving to see which teams may target Vlahovic this summer. Juventus no longer view the 23-year-old as non-transferrable and would especially explore his departure if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Juventus are 13 points shy of the elite UEFA places down in eighth place in Serie A after 23 games. They have a match in hand on each side above them in the standings bar Roma, as well. Italy’s football federation (FIGC) docked the team 15 points in January, via BBC Sport.

Vlahovic has admirers all throughout Europe but no offers are imminent as Juventus target €100m (£88m). The Serbia ace is under contract in Turin to 2026 and only joined in January 2022. The Bianconeri paid Fiorentina €70m (£61.5m), rising €10m (£9m) in future add-ons.

So, Ristic is continuing to speak with potential suitors to establish interest in the forward’s services. He is, above all, talking to Premier League teams over a swoop to sign the 19-cap striker. But El Debate notes that Vlahovic has told Ristic that he wants to join Real Madrid.

Arsenal and Chelsea have spoken to Ristic about Vlahovic’s transfer from Juventus

Real Madrid have shown an interest in signing Vlahovic with Juventus potentially needing to sanction his transfer. But Ristic continues to explore a move to England for his client as some Premier League teams have also signalled their intrigue for his arrival in the division.

Reports by La Stampa on Monday cited Real Madrid plus Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United as monitoring Vlahovic’s situation at Juventus in view of a transfer. But the quartet are keeping their powder dry waiting to learn if Allianz Stadium chiefs will look to cash in.

Additionally, Calciomercato noted earlier this month that Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have already spoken with Ristic over a transfer from Juventus for Vlahovic. But PSG, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also monitoring his situation after 10 goals in 22 games.