The striker who rejected Arsenal has been offered to Tottenham in the past few days
Tottenham’s summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi has been at full speed, with the club committing to their most aggressive transfer window ever to shore up the Italian.
Spurs have already confirmed the arrival of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham (£85m) and broke their club record again to sign Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali (£100m), the midfielder becoming the biggest new signing in the deal.
Alongside those two marquee deals, Spurs have also strengthened with Jan Paul van Hecke (£52m from Brighton), while Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka have all arrived on free transfers to add experience and depth.
After this flurry of deals, the north Londoners are reportedly looking to strengthen their attacking options next, with Spurs’ spending showing signs of easing.
Man City striker Savinho, who was the focus of attention last summer, is one of the main targets this summer, while Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi is also on their radar.
Now, according to journalist Graeme Bailey, Tottenham have been given another big attacking option.
Tottenham offer Dušan Vlahović free deal ‘in the final days’
According to his information, agents are putting the former Juventus striker in talks with Premier League clubs as his future is not resolved.
Bailey’s TEAMtalk report suggests that Spurs are one of the clubs to be heard from in ‘recent days’, with Vlahovic eyeing a potential free transfer after leaving Juve.
The Serbian striker, once one of Europe’s most sought-after young strikers, has struggled to find consistent form in Turin but remains a proven top scorer when confidence and performance match.
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Honesty |
Graeme Bailey is a long-time broadcast journalist with decades of football reporting experience, previously working for outlets such as Sky Sports, 90min and TEAMtalk. His job is built on getting information from agents and consultants, which means he often arrives early with rumors and scouting interest. However, like most other journalists, some stories can prove to be accurate, while others remain speculative or never progress beyond the initial stages of communication. As a result, his reports are often viewed as early wisdom rather than proven fact. |
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Finance |
Vlahovic’s free transfer will still be expensive for Spurs even though there is no money. Vlahovic’s salary expectations are always set at €8m–€12m total per year, which means around £130k–£200k per week, depending on structure and bonuses. In addition, agents are expected to demand more signing money, which is now the norm for elite free agents, potentially pushing the overall package even higher. |
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Vlahovic came through Partizan before breaking through at Fiorentina, where his explosive finishing made him one of Serie A’s top young strikers. A big-money move to Juventus followed in 2022, where he showed flashes of quality but struggled for consistency amid management changes, injuries and high expectations in Turin. |
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Impact |
Vlahovic would give Spurs a natural penalty box presence and an alternative to the injury-riddled Solanke, who has strong aerial skills. The Serb may also prove to be a more consistent goal threat than Richarlison, but that’s assuming he rediscovers his best under De Zerbi. |
Vlahovic is also no stranger to Premier League attention.
Back in 2022, he was heavily linked with Arsenal during his Fiorentina days, with reports suggesting he chose Juventus over a move to north London.
Why would Tottenham sign a deal with Dušan Vlahović
For Tottenham, the timing of this proposal is important.
Even after the big investment, there are still real questions about the position going forward.
Dominic Solanke’s fitness record has been largely inconsistent, while Richarlison continues to be linked with a possible move as Spurs revamp their attack under De Zerbi.
That uncertainty leaves room for another striker to enter the squad.
Vlahovic, even with his inconsistency in Italy, brings a profile that Tottenham currently lack.
At 6 foot 3, he offers a physical presence in the box, strong aerial ability and direct finishing that can punish low blocks – something Spurs have occasionally lacked in tough Premier League games.
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The 26-year-old has hit double figures in every campaign since starting his season at Fiorentina in 2020/2021, netting 49 goals in 108 games for La Viola before hitting 68 in 168 games for Juve.
From a financial perspective, a free transfer would represent smart business after an already expensive window.
While his salary and signing fees will be significant, Vlahovic is still in his prime, and the numbers suggest he could be a prolific goalscorer on his best day.
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