Falk insists unsettled Juventus attacker is ‘too expensive’ for Bayern Munich

Nevertheless, reliable German journalist Christian Falk quashed the rumours linking the Juventus centre-forward with the Bavarian giants, who aren’t willing to meet his salary demands.

“Vlahovic on Bayern’s radar? It is not true,” wrote the transfer market expert in his latest column for CF Bayern Insider.

“Bayern think he’s too expensive an option to pursue at this point in time. The salary would be a big topic in the team if they were to sign him. So he’s not on the shortlist of three players discussed inside the club.

“There’s still a hope around Yan Diomande at Bayern, but he would also cost a lot of money. So, Bayern still have their Plan A in Anthony Gordon.”

How will Vlahovic impact Juve’s summer plans?

Vlahovic is currently the highest-paid player in Serie A, collecting €12 million per season. It was previously reported that he’d be willing to halve his salary to circa €6 million, but it remains to be seen if this will be the case.

Juventus are expected to pursue a new striker regardless of the Serbian’s fate, as they’re expected to offload Arkadiusz Milik and Lois Openda, while Jonathan David’s fate remains uncertain.

However, if Vlahovic winds up leaving Turin as well, the Bianconeri would have to pursue two new strikers rather than one.

Randal Kolo Muani is believed to be the first name on Marco Ottolini’s shortlist, while Barcelona veteran Robert Lewandowski is also being considered.