Juventus and star striker Dusan Vlahovic have hit a contract impasse despite five separate meetings, leaving one of Serie A's biggest transfer sagas hanging in the balance. The 26-year-old Serbian international is currently earning a league-high €12m net per season in the final year of his deal, making him the highest-paid player in Italian football by a significant margin.

With just two months remaining on his contract, Vlahovic could walk away from the Allianz Stadium for free at the end of June—a scenario that has Juventus officials scrambling. The club is particularly concerned about the possibility of him joining a direct league rival, with AC Milan and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich both monitoring the situation closely.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest round of negotiations—led by Vlahovic's father, Milos—has seen the striker show willingness to compromise. Reports suggest he is now open to signing a shorter-term deal, potentially for just two years, and may even accept a significant pay cut to around €6-7m net per season—similar to the contract structure given to rising star Kenan Yildiz.

However, the real sticking point isn't the base salary. Sources indicate that commission fees and signing bonuses remain the major obstacles preventing an agreement. With five meetings already in the books and no deal in sight, Juventus face a critical decision: meet the demands or risk losing their marquee striker for nothing in a matter of weeks.

For a player who has battled through an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, Vlahovic still commands immense value in the market. But time is running out for both sides to find common ground before the transfer window opens and potential suitors come calling.