Dušan Vlahović is still without a club after June 30, and the longer this drags on, the clearer it becomes that his next move is about more than salary. Juventus are still in talks over keeping him, Beşiktaş have a package ready, Everton are circling, and Napoli only become a real option if their front line changes.

Juventus talks and the top-league preference

The first fact is simple enough: Vlahovic is a free agent after his Juventus contract expired on June 30. That has not ended the noise around him, though, because Juventus have not fully shut the door on a new deal.

The problem is the fit. Onder Ozer said Vlahovic prefers one of the major five leagues and that Turkiye is not one of them. He also said he expects the striker to want a big contract and a team competing in the Champions League. Beşiktaş, for their part, have made their offer and said they will not improve it.

That leaves the Turkish club waiting on a player who may view the move as a compromise. Ozer's line about the offer staying fixed is the key part here, because it puts the pressure on Vlahovic rather than on Beşiktaş.

Everton and Napoli as the alternatives

Everton's interest exists, but there is hesitation around the wages, and Vlahovic has been described as very cold on the move. Their 13th-place finish, 49 points and 47 league goals last season explain why a high-end striker would interest them, but that does not mean the deal is close.

Napoli look different. They finished second in Serie A in 2025 and scored 58 league goals, so any move for Vlahovic would sit at a Champions League level. Even so, they only become a genuine option if both Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Lucca leave, which would leave Rasmus Hojlund as the only senior centre-forward.

That is the real shape of the market around him. Juventus are still talking, Beşiktaş are trying to force a decision, Everton are unsure on cost, and Napoli are waiting for exits before they move. Vlahovic has not run out of options, but he has made clear that not every option will do.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →