Arsenal keep tabs on star striker who previously snubbed Mikel Arteta ahead of January transfer window

Arsenal are eyeing long-time target Dusan Vlahovic, talkSPORT understands.

He Juventus The striker faces an uncertain future in Turin as his contract moves into its final 18 months.

It is believed that Juventus could be willing to cash in on the striker if they fail to agree a new deal before next summer.

And has led the gunners to follow the evolution of the 24-year-old.

VlahovicThe contract situation could force Juve to accept a loss for the forward who signed him for £66m from Fiorentina in January 2022.

At the time, Arsenal were heavily linked with securing his services in their quest for a top-four finish.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had been excluded by artetaleaving Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah as the club's only forwards.

But the Serbia international ultimately rejected a move to the Emirates in favor of Turin, where he has since scored 48 goals in 111 appearances in all competitions.

talking to The telegraph In 2022, regarding the transfer saga, Vlahovic said: “Maybe my agent knows (about Arsenal's offer), but I never spoke to anyone about it.

“I only had one club in mind, because Juventus is Juventus. There is nothing more to say.

“And now I feel honored to be given this jersey. It's amazing every time I put it on.

“I definitely identify with his DNA. Juventus' personality matches my personality.

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“When you come here you never give up, you fight all the time, you make sacrifices. This was definitely what I was looking for.”

Vlahovic, who scored the winning goal in the Old Lady's Coppa Italia final with Atalanta last season, has scored seven times this season.

Arteta is believed to remain a big admirer of the player, and it remains to be seen if Arsenal formalize their interest in Vlahovic in January.

Arsenal can hope that Vlahovic can provide the goals that would finally take them to the top in the Premier League title race.

The 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday means the Gunners are now four points behind the league leaders. Liverpool after eight games played.

And wouldn't you know it, Arteta's side will face Arne Slot's men next in the top flight, with Liverpool looking to avoid a third consecutive league defeat at the Emirates.