Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost as Juventus would now be prepared to sell Dusan Vlahovic for just €40million this summer, sources have told CaughtOffside.
The Gunners are understood to be big admirers of Vlahovic, who is firmly on their list of potential targets for the summer, alongside some more ambitious names like Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.
Vlahovic’s availability makes him a tempting option for Arsenal, with sources informing CaughtOffside that the north London giants could now land him on the cheap as Juventus’ preference is to build around loan signing Randal Kolo Muani, who could join permanently.
Although Vlahovic has done reasonably well for Juve, he’s not been quite as impressive in Turin as he was at his former club Fiorentina.
Arsenal’s interest in the Serbia international dates back to then, and he’s someone they’d be open to exploring again, especially as his €40m price tag has been described as “fair” by sources.
Arsenal have long list of striker transfer targets
Arsenal’s need for a major investment up front is clear, with the Gunners notably bidding for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins in January, while numerous other options are being kept in mind for the summer.
As reported earlier today, Moise Kean is another Arsenal target who could be one to watch, depending on how things go with other names on their list.
Isak is likely to be seen as the dream target, but AFC remain open to others like Vlahovic as well, with the club unlikely to be able to spend a fortune unless they sell players.
The long-term injury to Gabriel Jesus now means he can’t be sold in the summer, which could be an issue, while it’s also not clear who else could be used to raise funds as big names like Thomas Partey and Jorginho are about to be out of contract, so would leave for free.
If Arsenal do end up with someone like Vlahovic, it will be interesting to see if Arteta can revive his career at the Emirates Stadium.
I think Vlahovic would be a great fit at Arsenal, his big, strong, good pace, and good on the air, and with our set pieces, he would give us a huge advantage.
we are nit going to get Isak, not unless we pay 160m, and not sure he worth that, we could get Vlahovic & Sesko for much less…
we need some strong at the Gunners. we were rubbish against West Ham. am following Vlahovic developments at OldJuve website because without his physical presence next year we will finish second or third again!
Yes, buy both. Vlahovic for €40mil and Sesko for £50m. In less than £100 you get two strikers that you may never be wrong in atleast one of them than paying £150 for Isak. We can create our own Isak for cheap
interesting situation as read lots on OldJuve website about Vlahovic. The Italian side want money after Champions League failure. Bring him to the Gunners, we needed him today! https://oldjuve.com/can-juve-cash-in-on-dusan-vlahovic
You’ve gotta ask why Juve are willing to sell a guy brought in to be a franchise player at such a loss. Top strikers in both the Jan. & Summer transfer period will be highly priced, go for a Sesko.