Milan offer midfielder plus cash in exchange for Vlahović

Juventus general director Damien Comolli has officially confirmed that striker Dusan Vlahović is available on the transfer market, ending weeks of speculation.

The Serbian forward, one of the highest earners in Serie A, is now at the center of a developing transfer saga involving AC Milan.

Talks between Juventus and Milan began with a player-plus-cash proposal featuring Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer.

Ismael Bennacer of Milan is seen in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Milan’s opening offer is reportedly in the region of €10 million plus Bennacer, aiming to lower the overall cost of the operation. Juventus, however, are said to prefer a straight cash deal closer to €18–20 million.

Bennacer, 27, spent the latter half of last season on loan at Olympique Marseille after a series of injuries disrupted his time at Milan.

Three Ongoing Negotiation Fronts

The deal hinges on three negotiation tracks:

1. Vlahović’s personal terms with Milan, including salary and contract length.

2. Severance-related discussions between Vlahović and Juventus, depending on the financial structure of the deal.

3. Juventus–Milan negotiations, specifically balancing the Bennacer + cash offer against a direct sale.

Valuation Gap Still to Close

Juventus value Vlahović at around €15 million, but are open to structured offers that reduce their wage commitments.

Milan, despite their strong interest, have yet to match the striker’s €12 million net salary—currently the highest in Serie A. Juventus are reportedly unwilling to cover part of his wages post-sale, complicating matters.

Though the deal remains delicate, there is optimism. All parties—Juventus, Milan, and Vlahović—are aligned on the player’s move to San Siro.

Juventus hope Milan’s willingness to include Bennacer could unlock a resolution, allowing them to offload a top earner and reshape their midfield.

For now, financial differences remain, particularly regarding valuation and wage handling. But the framework of the deal is on the table—and advancing.