Tottenham Hotspur are on course to have an opportunity to recruit Dusan Vlahovic for a smaller fee than the release clause written into Ipswich Town star Liam Delap's contract as Juventus are desperate to offload the Hotspur Way target during the summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Dominic Solanke became the most expensive acquisition in Spurs' history when the north Londoners went in search of fresh firepower less than 12 months ago, thanks to completing a £65million switch from Premier League rivals Bournemouth, but boss Ange Postecoglou and influential figures behind the scenes are on the hunt for reinforcements.
Although Kevin Danso will become a permanent member of Tottenham's squad in the coming weeks, due to there being a £20.9million obligation to buy the central defender at the end of his initial loan move from Lens, there remains a desire to improve their options in other areas of the pitch.
Spurs Ready for Chance to Seal Vlahovic Deal
Serbia international eager to test himself in Premier League
Tottenham could sign Vlahovic for a cut-price fee this summer, according to GMS sources, with Juventus potentially prepared to accept an offer as low as £20million after he has struggled to rediscover his best form and given indications that he wants to embark on a fresh challenge in the Premier League.
The striker is edging towards entering the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket close to £320,000-per-week at the Allianz Stadium, resulting in Spurs and other interested parties sniffing an opportunity to pounce when the transfer window reopens for business during the summer.
GMS sources have been informed that Juventus are hoping to secure up to £35million for Vlahovic, having seen him find the back of the net 14 times in all competitions this season, but there is an awareness that their determination to find a buyer may result in them accepting a proposal at a fraction of the price if Tottenham or another suitor comes calling.
The 25-year-old Serbia international has been described as 'world-class' by Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano, underlining his ability in the final third of the pitch, and Spurs are tempted to head to the negotiating table as they go in search of securing fresh competition for first-choice frontman Solanke heading into next term.
Tottenham have been made aware of Vlahovic's situation, GMS sources have learned, and they could choose to up the ante in their pursuit when he is touted around clubs during the final weeks of the campaign even though he has struggled to live up to the hype of being one of Europe's most sought-after marksmen when he joined Serie A giants Juventus.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Dusan Vlahovic registered seven shots and grabbed two assists during Juventus' win over Lecce last month
Postecoglou to Face Competition for Vlahovic
Decreasing demands likely to lead to battle for 25-year-old
GMS sources have been told that Juventus' decreasing demands for Vlahovic could result in Tottenham facing stiff competition for an agreement as Chelsea, Newcastle United and West Ham United are more likely to enter the race if Manchester United win the battle to land Delap in the coming weeks.
The Ipswich goal-getter has a £30million release clause that is due to become active thanks to his current employers' relegation to the Championship, but Juventus' decision to refuse to rule out doing business for less than that figure will catch the eye of clubs aiming to head into the 2025/26 campaign with additional ammunition.
Chelsea have been tracking Vlahovic for a prolonged period and West Ham are in the market for two new forwards, GMS sources understand, while Galatasaray are contemplating whether to sign him as a replacement for Victor Osimhen when he returns to parent club Napoli following a productive loan spell.
GMS sources recently revealed that Tottenham vice-captain Cristian Romero is in line to push for a move to Atletico Madrid regardless of whether he enjoys Europa League final glory next week, which will come as a blow for Postecoglou at a time when he is determined to upgrade his squad.
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