According to TuttoSport (via Juvelive.it), Arsenal are ready to strike over the signing of Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic during the summer transfer window.
The north London giants are likely to sign a new centre-forward amid their frontline struggles this campaign. None of their forwards have scored more than 8 goals this season and Arsenal need an improvement for next season.
Vlahovic has been linked with the club during the last few days and TuttoSport claims the Gunners are ready to pounce to sign the 24-year-old. It is added that Vlahovic could get a large amount of money for Juventus to remodel his squad.
Avoid
The 24-year-old was one of Arsenal's top targets during the January 2022 transfer window but rejected their offer to join Juventus from Fiorentina. Since then, the Serbian has struggled for consistency with just 40 goals in 94 games.
He has scored 17 goals in 31 appearances during the current campaign, but concerns remain over his fitness. He has been out of action for around 40 days this season and this is something that should worry Arsenal.
Arsenal already have Gabriel Jesus who has struggled to stay fit for long periods and cannot afford another striker with a poor fitness history. With this in mind, we doubt they'll be willing to spend much on it.
Juventus are looking at least £52 million separate from Vlahovic, which represents a huge outlay. Instead of the Serbian, the Gunners could give preference to signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon when the transfer window reopens.
The Swede has been in the best form of his life with 38 goals in all competitions for Sporting. He is expected to face a bigger challenge elsewhere and Arsenal could seriously consider activating the £86 million termination clause in your contract.
Gyokeres has also provided 16 assists in addition to his goals and would be a perfect all-round striker.
