Alious£25m Serie A Star Tipped as Nottingham Forest’s Van Hooijdonk Successor in Bold Summer Move
Nottingham Forest are facing a pivotal summer, with one of the top priorities being the search for a long-term successor to veteran striker Chris Wood.
Despite Wood’s reliable goal-scoring form this season, the 33-year-old’s age and physical demands mean Forest can’t afford to rely on him indefinitely.
As such, strengthening the front line is paramount—especially if the club hopes to transform their Champions League push into a consistent European presence.
Among the ambitious names linked to the City Ground is Dušan Vlahović, a once-coveted Serbian striker currently at Juventus.
Once one of Europe’s most promising forwards during his prolific time at Fiorentina, Vlahović has struggled to replicate that form in Turin, prompting speculation that the Bianconeri are willing to let him go this summer.
According to reports from TBR Football, the 25-year-old may be available for just £25 million due to his expiring contract, creating a rare opportunity for clubs like Forest to pounce.
While Vlahović’s salary expectations may be steep, Champions League qualification or strong backing from the board could make this high-profile acquisition feasible.
Vlahović’s goal record remains respectable, having netted nearly double-digit league goals in five straight seasons, but his inconsistency has raised questions about his long-term role at a club like Juventus.
This lack of regular impact, coupled with Juventus’ financial motives, may explain why he is reportedly lower on the wishlist of bigger clubs—potentially giving Forest a unique opening.
If Forest were to secure Vlahović’s signature, it could represent a transformative moment—akin to the days of Pierre van Hooijdonk, the iconic Dutch striker whose goal-scoring exploits lifted Forest in the late 1990s.
Although the club is reportedly also eyeing alternatives like Yoane Wissa and Liam Delap, those moves come with their own complications—Wissa is firmly held by Brentford, and Delap is attracting interest from several top sides.
Vlahović may not be the first choice across Europe, but for Forest, he could be the marquee name to usher in a new era.
With his blend of top-tier experience and untapped potential, the Serbian frontman might just be the game-changing forward the Reds need to lead the line in the post-Chris Wood era.
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