{"id":41204,"date":"2026-02-04T04:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/euro-giants-lead-striker-race-despite-recent-inquiries-from-chelsea-and-newcastle\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T04:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:28:17","slug":"euro-giants-lead-striker-race-despite-recent-inquiries-from-chelsea-and-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/euro-giants-lead-striker-race-despite-recent-inquiries-from-chelsea-and-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"Euro giants lead striker race despite recent inquiries from Chelsea and Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/euro-giants-lead-striker-race-despite-recent-inquiries-from-chelsea-and-newcastle\/#AC_Milan_maintains_Allegris_dominance\" >AC Milan maintains Allegri&#8217;s dominance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/euro-giants-lead-striker-race-despite-recent-inquiries-from-chelsea-and-newcastle\/#Newcastle_and_Chelsea_face_off_in_the_Premier_League\" >Newcastle and Chelsea face off in the Premier League<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>AC Milan are reportedly poised to take advantage of Juventus&#8217; signing difficulties with Dusan Vlahovic, with the Rossoneri exploring the possibility of signing the striker on a free transfer this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Calciomercato, Milan are monitoring the situation closely and believe that conditions could soon be ripe for a bold move involving one of Serie A&#8217;s most established forwards.<\/p>\n<p>Vlahovic&#8217;s future at Juventus has been uncertain for some time. Despite the player being one of the club&#8217;s most promising players, negotiations to extend his contract have not progressed, leaving room for rival clubs to take advantage of the opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>With no progress in negotiations and the clock ticking, Juventus risk losing a high-profile asset for free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AC_Milan_maintains_Allegris_dominance\"><\/span>AC Milan maintains Allegri&#8217;s dominance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AC Milan&#8217;s appeal is multi-layered. The San Siro side have long admired Vlahovic&#8217;s profile and see him as the natural focal point of their attack.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a possibility that Vlahovic could reunite the striker with Massimiliano Allegri, who previously worked at Juventus.<\/p>\n<p>That familiarity may ease the transition and help the Serb rediscover his peak form.<br \/>Premier League clubs continue to show interest in Vlahovic<\/p>\n<p>Milan are not the only ones following the trend. Both Newcastle United and Chelsea have reportedly made inquiries about Blachowicz&#8217;s salary expectations.<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League pair see the 26-year-old as a proven goalscorer who can enhance their attacking options, but his salary demands are understood to be a key factor in negotiations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_and_Chelsea_face_off_in_the_Premier_League\"><\/span>Newcastle and Chelsea face off in the Premier League<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dusan Vlahovic reacts during Juventus vs. Hellas Verona (Photo by Francesco Scccianoce\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite that interest, Italian sources suggest that Vlahovic may prefer to remain in Serie A, where he is suited to his game and where his reputation is already established.<\/p>\n<p>A move within Italy could also provide continuity during the recent suspension of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries have limited Vlahovic&#8217;s appearances this season, making just 13 league appearances so far.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, his results remain respectable, with 17 appearances and 6 goals in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea join summer transfer battle for &#8216;brilliant&#8217; Newcastle star<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AC Milan are reportedly poised to take advantage of Juventus&#8217; signing difficulties with Dusan Vlahovic, with the Rossoneri exploring the possibility of signing the striker on a free transfer this summer. 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