Striker who’s scored more goals than Mo Salah on market for FREE in summer - should Liverpool make a move?

Dusan Vlahovic has turned down the biggest contract offer in Fiorentina history amid Liverpool's reported interest.

The striker has been in imperious goalscoring form for the Serie A side this season.

Background

Vlahovic's effort in a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo on Sunday was his 33rd league goal of 2021.

It equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record for Serie A goals scored in a calendar year which he sat at Juventus 12 months earlier.

Vlahovic, 21, is out of contract at the end of the campaign and Fiorentina are desperate to keep hold of him.

However, chief executive Joe Barone admits the Serbia international has snubbed fresh terms to remain at the Florence-based outfit.

He toldLa Repubblica: “We’ve offered Vlahovic the highest contract ever in the history of Fiorentina, several times.

“Both Dusan and his agent made us realise that they do not want to accept. Our bid is still on the table.”

Who's interested?

A swathe of top European clubs have all been credited with an interest in Vlahovic in recent months.

Liverpool are included in that list, with Calciomercato claiming last month that the Reds send scouts to watch the fledgling forward.

Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus have also been linked.

How much would he cost?

Fiorentina may look to cash in on Vlahovic in January so he doesn't leave on a free in the summer, although he still won't be cheap.

For someone who's scored nine more league goals than Mo Salah this year, Vlahovic will come at a premium.

However, Gazzetta dello Sportreports that Fiorentina are willing to allow the marksman's deal to expire unless they receive a huge offer of around €100m.

Is Vlahovic likely to join Liverpool?

Certainly not in January. The Reds are expected to be quiet in the winter window despite Salah and Sadio Mane both heading off to the African Cup of Nations.

They’d also baulk at the supposed price tag that’s been slapped on Vlahovic’s head.

Jurgen Klopp could well look at a potential summer move, although it's likely that the Anfield club would be priced out of a swoop if clubs with the financial muscle of Man City entered the fray.