‘Everton learn Dusan Vlahovic transfer fate’ as manager stance emerges
Everton could be about to learn the outcome of their pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic.
The Toffees have been trying to bolster their attacking ranks since the start of the summer, with a new striker one of their main areas of priority.
David Moyes wants further reinforcements at Everton, and Vlahovic has been outlined as a potential option.
The Juventus frontman hit 17 goals in all competitions last term, in what was another highly productive campaign for him in Serie A.
Igor Tudor shares clear Vlahovic stance
Everton recently saw an offer for Vlahovic rejected, as the striker has been linked with a move to the Premier League once again.
The Serbian has been attracting interest from both the Toffees and West Ham, likely as a result of the fact that he has just one year remaining on his current Juventus contract.
However, the 25-year-old showed little interest in a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Everton’s hopes of completing his signing now appear to be even more remote following comments from his manager Igor Tudor.
- Vlahovic has hit 35 goals for Juventus in the last two seasons in all competitions
- Both Everton and West Ham have recently seen offers rejected for the Serbian
- Juventus’ manager now seems clear that he wants to keep the striker around
Vlahovic scored in Juventus’ win over Atalanta in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday, and Tudor’s statements were indicative of a boss who had no intent of losing his player.
“I’m not talking about the (transfer) market,” the Croatian said after the game, his comments relayed by Tutto Mercato Web.
“Dusan came in and I liked him; he’s a Juventus player, he gave a hand when he came in.”
Everton’s chances of landing the former Fiorentina man already seemed slim following their failed approach, but must surely now have given up all hope of striking a deal, with the likely fate of their pursuit abundantly clear.
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Everton need to put their faith in Thierno Barry
Thierno Barry may not have looked electric in pre-season, but it is important that Everton show him the time and patience for him to prove his worth.
Beto’s future now appears to be settled, meaning Moyes will have two powerful and capable strikers at his disposal for the new campaign.
Barry brings a respectable goal record with him from La Liga, and while the Toffees would have perhaps expected more from him in pre-season, there was little point in paying big-money to bring him in, if he was going to be pushed down the pecking order at the first opportunity.
Everton need to stand by their investment, and try and do everything they can to ensure Barry settles in and ultimately succeeds in a blue shirt.
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