Arsenal have set their sights on signing Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic in the winter transfer window, according, Transfers.
The 24-year-old is one of Serie A's most prolific centre-forwards and demonstrated his goalscoring prowess last season, where he scored 18 goals and provided three assists in all competitions for the Bianconerri.
According TransfersArsenal see the summer transfer window as an opportunity to make a move for the 6ft 3in centre-forward, who will be approaching the final year of his contract in Turin.
The Spanish publication adds that the Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is determined to strengthen his attacking ranks to compete for titles, while the Gunners' centre-forward options struggle to be prolific in front of goal.
The north London club is also studying other alternatives, including Sporting's Viktor Gyökeres and Villa AstonIt's Jhon Duran, but Vlahovic remains the club's priority, according to the report.
With one goal in five games this season, Transfers reports that the 36-time Italian champions could consider selling Vlahovic, putting the north London club in a favorable position to negotiate the transfer of the £66m hitman.
Prolific forward
Vlahovic is one of the most prolific center forwards in European football in recent seasons.
The Serbian has scored in double figures in his last four seasons, including 18 goals in his last campaign in Serie A. He has also scored 29 and 21 goals in the 2021-22 and 2020-21 seasons respectively, demonstrating his excellent scoring prowess .
Comparatively, no Arsenal centre-forward in the last half-decade has been as prolific as the 24-year-old since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
It cannot be overemphasized how much adding a prolific centre-forward would improve this Arsenal team.
Although it must be taken into account Kai Havertz As he has proven to be an excellent team player leading the line, the German is not an out-and-out centre-forward. Gabriel Jesus He has a poor record in front of goal, so he is not the goal scoring machine Arsenal need either.
With the Gunners expressing interest in signing Vlahovic, he would provide Arteta with a Haaland-style centre-forward, one who dominates aerially, finishes clinically, possesses physical attributes and links up effectively with his teammates.
Therefore, it would be money well spent if Arsenal could sign Vlahovic in January or next summer.
