CM: Milan or the Premier League – Vlahovic sweepstakes heat up with Tare in talks

Now that Jean-Philippe Mateta has not arrived, AC Milan appear ready to turn back towards Dusan Vlahovic.

With the winter transfer window now over and the Mateta deal off, it’s time for Milan to turn the page and start looking at potential summer striker options. One of the frontrunners will be Vlahovic, whose contract with Juventus is expiring.

Calciomercato.com write that currently there are no meetings scheduled to discuss a renewal, and the parties are still far from reaching an agreement. The striker and his agent can also hold discussions with other clubs in the coming months and are free to sign with them for 2026-27.

Milan ready to pounce

Vlahovic on a free transfer is tempting for many clubs, and Milan are closely monitoring any developments. Massimiliano Allegri’s presence in Milan could have a significant impact on the player’s decision, with the Italian having already coached him, while Igli Tare is at work with his agent.

Before deciding whether to sign Vlahovic, however, Milan will need to reorganize an attack that currently features Santiago Gimenez, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao, Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug (who arrived in January on loan with an option to buy for €5m).

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A move abroad can’t be ruled out, as the Premier League has a different level of financial resources and could more easily accommodate the player’s salary (and commission) demands. Newcastle and Chelsea have already inquired about the potential costs of the deal.

Vlahovic’s current salary is €12m net (approximately €22.2m gross), a significant figure compared to Milan’s internal limit, where the highest earners are Leao and Mike Maignan, who earn around €7m.