As in the Chiesa case, the paths between Vlahovic and Juventus seem to have been compromised and are destined to part ways.
Maybe not in January (although Giuntoli would happily accept an offer), but in the summer almost certainly yes. For this reason, the black and white club wants to prepare so as not to find itself in an emergency situation next season.
Juventus is ready to extend the contract, but not with the same financial conditions (Vlahovic currently earns 10.5 million euros and, according to the contract, next season his salary will reach 12 million). The player does not accept a salary reduction. A heavy salary, inherited from the previous management, that no longer fits the current parameters of the club. Vlahovic's idea is to stay until the end of the contract and then leave as a free agent, a scenario that Juventus cannot allow.
Juventus' plan: Vlahovic in the summer transfer market
For this reason, in the summer Vlahovic will go on the market, probably at a price lower than the 60 million euros, which is the current value of his card. In the meantime, Giuntoli is trying to find alternatives. The main request of the technician Thiago Motta is Joshua Zirkzee, who is experiencing a difficult situation in Manchester. The player has already given his consent, but the black and white club must reach an agreement with Manchester United, who do not want to loan the player for 6 months without a guarantee of a mandatory purchase.
However, Juventus, without further departures, cannot make any financial commitments, as the money is needed for the defensive department. Other alternatives to the Serbian striker are PSG's Kolo Muani and West Ham's Niclas Fulkrug.