Chelsea ‘think about’ swoop for Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic with swap proposed

Chelsea are looking to make a move for Juventus’ Serbian star Dusan Vlahovic – who is out of contract in 18 months – with a swap deal proposed

Chelsea are looking to make a move for Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic.

The Blues are looking to swoop in for the Serie A star following reports that Christopher Nkunku has grown frustrated with his lack of minutes in the Premier League and wants to leave Stamford Bridge. Nkunku has been linked with a return to Germany.

And the Blues are now keeping tabs on Vlahovic as a potential replacement. According to The Times, Enzo Maresca’s side are exploring a deal that would see Renato Veiga make the move to Turin in exchange.

Veiga has also found his time limited under the new boss – and when he had played he’s been thrust out to full-back rather than his preferred position at centre-back.

The Old Lady reportedly see Viega as the perfect replacement for Gleison Bremer, who has been sidelined with an injury.

Vlahovic has netted 12 goals and two assists across 24 appearances in all competitions this season, but he only has 18 months left on his contract with Juventus, who are facing the risk of losing him for free next year.

Reports suggest the Serie A giants are keen to tie him down to a new deal, but they are unlikely to be able to offer him a contract that will match his current earnings.

Instead, they could be forced to sell him sooner rather than later to maximise his value.

Arsenal have also been long linked with the Serbian, going back to his days at Fiorentina, and reports suggest that Mikel Arteta remains interested in the striker. The gunners have also been left in a sticky spot up top with the recent injury to Gabriel Jesus.