In a recent report, Tuttomercatoweb has claimed that Liverpool are among several clubs showing interest in Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic during the summer transfer window. However, the Reds could face competition in the form of AS Roma, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United in pursuit of the Serbian marksman in this off-season (via Tuttomercatoweb).
Vlahovic’s Outstanding Season In Italian Football
Vlahovic is having another impressive campaign in Florence as he has put in a run of productive displays as the focal point of Giuseppe Iachini’s attack. The 21-year-old has banged in 18 goals and secured two assists in 36 matches for the Italian club this term across multiple competitions.
The former Partizan talent deserves some credit for averaging 2.5 shots, 0.5 key passes and 0.6 dribbles per game in this Serie A campaign. He has even taken care of the ball when distributing possession deep inside the opponent’s half after completing 66.4% of his attempted passes in league football (stats via whoscored)
Vlahovic is still under contract at Fiorentina until the summer of 2023, so the Reds would have to make a sizable offer if they are serious about winning the chase for his services at the end of this campaign.
What Will The Serbian Sensation Bring To Merseyside?
Vlahovic can shoot the ball with a lot of power and has transformed himself into a decent finisher in the attacking third. He can use his strong 1.90m frame to dominate the opposition in the air and win his fair share of aerial duels for his team. However, the seven-time Serbia international needs to find other ways to contribute in the opposition half as he lacks creativity and can sometimes give away the ball cheaply up top.
At 21, Vlahovic has the potential to become a future star in European football, so he could be a good, long-term option for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to consider in the summer. He will bring more goals and give the Reds a physical edge if they can successfully win the race for him.
Furthermore, Vlahovic has got a lot of room for improvement, so Klopp could be the perfect man to oversee his development and turn him into a star in the future. The Serbian youngster will bring some healthy competition for Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota at Anfield in the coming seasons. He will also serve as a decent replacement for Divock Origi, who has been far from convincing with his form this season.
