Newcastle rejected Vlahovic: why does the club need another forward.

Vlahovic will not sign a contract with Newcastle

According to The Sun: Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic will not replace Alexander Isak at Newcastle this summer.

25-year-old Vlahovic was initially seen as a potential boost for the club in the Premier League after his successful debut at Fiorentina in 2022, but he decided to join Juventus.

Newcastle will not sign Dusan Vlahovic despite rumors about the club Getty PA

As of today, Vlahovic is seen as a possible replacement for Isak, who is linked with a potential move to Liverpool.

Juventus offered the Serbian forward to Newcastle for £26 million, but according to SunSport, Vlahovic does not plan to leave Turin this summer.

This is because Newcastle is more interested in Wolverhampton forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, although their £50 million bid was rejected.

Additionally, there are no other clubs willing to pay Vlahovic the same salary he receives at Juventus — £10.4 million per year.

The season for Vlahovic started well: he scored a goal in the first Serie A match against Parma, ensuring his team a 2-0 victory.

Searching for a new forward

Newcastle continues to try to sign at least one forward ahead of the summer transfer window deadline on September 1, due to uncertainty surrounding Isak.

Even if the Swede remains at St James' Park, manager Eddie Howe is eager to find a new center forward following Callum Wilson's departure in the summer.

The team is preparing a new offer for Strand Larsen; however, Wolverhampton is unwilling to let him go, stating that they will not accept any conditions.

Newcastle is also planning to sign star Brentford player Yoane Wissa, but manager Keith Andrews is confident he will remain at the club.

Alamy Newcastle continues to seek options to strengthen its attacking line, as the club feels the need for stability due to possible losses in the squad. A move for a new forward could significantly change the course of the season. The situation with Vlahovic is a vivid example of how quickly the player market can change and the challenges clubs face in the midst of active transfers.