Bayern Munich given boost in hunt for new striker as Bundesliga champions contact Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic over free transfer

The Bavarians are once again eyeing Juve forward Vlahovic as part of their long-term striker plans, according to multiple reports in Germany. Bild revealed that the Bundesliga champions have recently made contact with the 25-year-old’s camp, reviving interest that dates back to 2023. With Vlahovic’s contract in Turin set to expire in 2026, the Bavarians are monitoring the situation closely in hopes of landing him on a free transfer next summer. The Serbian, who joined Juve from Fiorentina for around €83 million (£71m/$91m) in 2022, has reportedly expressed keen interest in joining Bayern. Sporting director Max Eberl and technical chief Christoph Freund are said to view him as a potential attacking option, should the Englishman consider a move away from the Allianz Arena in the future, which is unclear and unlikely given the fact that Harry Kane has recently also denied such rumours.

While the BILD report insists Bayern have initiated contact, Sky Germany offers a more cautious view. According to their report, Vlahovic is “not currently a concrete target” for the Bavarians, who are in no rush to make a final decision. Instead, Bayern are said to be observing Nicolas Jackson’s progress after the Senegalese forward joined on loan from Chelsea in the summer as they hold an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. 

Juve, meanwhile, appear prepared for life beyond Vlahovic as the striker’s contract runs until June 2026, and the Bianconeri are reportedly open to offers as early as the January transfer window. Reports from Italy claim that Manchester United and Chelsea remain in the “first row” for a potential move, but Bayern’s renewed interest could shift the dynamic. Vlahovic has made an impressive start to the 2025-26 campaign, scoring four goals and providing one assist across eight appearances in all competitions. His form has once again put him on the radar of Europe’s elite, with Juve likely to demand a massive sum if a January exit materialises.

The speculation surrounding Vlahovic also ties into ongoing discussions about Kane’s future. Although the England captain has cooled rumours of a return to Tottenham, he has admitted that his long-term plans could depend on Bayern’s success this season. 

“I’m totally focused on Bayern,” Kane said recently. From a tactical perspective, Vlahovic shares many of Kane’s traits, strength, composure, and a diverse range of finishing both on the ground and in the air. His natural goal-scoring instincts and physical presence make him a stylistic fit for Bayern’s system, who prefers a traditional centre-forward capable of linking play and pressing aggressively, but if Kane stays, fixing him in the attack alongside the English hero and Jackson would become a challenge for Vincent Kompany.