Spurs sounded out over Vlahovic as ENIC cash primes a major summer play

Tottenham have been approached by representatives of Dusan Vlahovic about a potential switch to North London in the summer, according to journalist Graeme Bailey. With ENIC’s fresh capital injection bolstering the kitty, Spurs suddenly look well placed to at least be in the conversation for one of Europe’s most talked-about No 9s.

The money question: will Vlahovic blink on wages?

Here’s the crux. Vlahovic’s Juventus deal runs to June 2026, but talks over an extension have reportedly gone south after the club asked him to trim his salary. He’s currently their top earner on around £370,000 per week, and intermediaries have sounded out Premier League options with Spurs among those contacted. Bailey suggests the move likely hinges on whether the Serbian is prepared to dial down his demands. If he wants to eclipse his current wage, the only realistic destination would be a Saudi offer, but the striker’s preference is understood to be England.

Spurs do have added muscle after ENIC’s £100m capital injection, yet Daniel Levy will be keen to protect the wage structure. That’s the dance: Tottenham’s ambition versus financial discipline, and Vlahovic’s desire to test himself in the Premier League against the reality of what one club can reasonably pay.

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Form, fit and the Juventus picture

For all the noise around the contract, Vlahovic has started brightly this season: four goals from just two starts, plus six cameo appearances off the bench, amounting to 255 minutes. The report also notes added competition for minutes in Turin following summer arrivals, which has kept his game-time in check despite that scoring clip.

And the pedigree is established: eight goals and three assists in 18 Champions League appearances is the calling card of a forward who doesn’t shy away on big nights.

From a Spurs perspective, the profile fits the Premier League. Vlahovic offers penalty-box punch, a robust frame to play back-to-goal, and a left foot that doesn’t need a second invite. If, as reported, Thomas Frank is shaping this side, you can see the logic: a focal point to knit with creative sparks around him and to finish moves when games become tight. There’s a ruthlessness about Vlahovic that Tottenham have craved at times.

Where Spurs stand right now

The word is Tottenham have invested heavily since Frank’s arrival, with deals for the likes of Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel. Results hint at a side on the up: four wins from seven to open the league campaign and an unbeaten Champions League return, including a tidy 1-0 over Villarreal and a 2-2 draw away at Bodo/Glimt. Coming off a bruising finish last season, the trajectory looks far healthier—and a marquee striker would only harden that momentum.

Verdict: the right player, if the numbers add up

Spurs have been put on notice, and rightly so. Vlahovic ticks the boxes—age, output, mentality. But this deal will live or die on the salary. If the Serbian edges towards something Spurs can stomach, this has legs. If not, the Premier League may have to watch him from afar. For now, it’s one to keep warm: hold the talks, test the temperature, and be ready to pounce if the price of admission drops.