Chelsea Considers £39m Bid for Prolific Striker as Haaland Alternative

Chelsea continues to struggle with goalscoring, as evidenced by their recent 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town. Current forwards Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku are experiencing goal droughts, highlighting the team’s need for a clinical finisher like Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

Reports suggest Chelsea is targeting Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as a potential solution. The 25-year-old Serbian international is drawing interest from several Premier League clubs, with a possible £39 million price tag.

Vlahovic shares some similarities with Haaland, combining physical presence at 6’3″ with technical ability. While his form has dipped this season with 9 goals from 12.03 expected goals in Serie A, Chelsea may view this as an opportunity to acquire a talented striker at a discount.

The forward has shown prolific form in the past, notably scoring 24 goals from 18.23 xG in the 2021/22 season across spells with Fiorentina and Juventus. Chelsea could aim to help Vlahovic rediscover that level of performance.

While signing Vlahovic would carry some risk given his recent struggles, his potential to become a dominant, Haaland-like presence up front makes him an intriguing option for Chelsea as they look to solve their attacking woes.