Arsenal show interest in signing Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic
Arsenal have shown interest in signing Juventus center forward Dusan Vlahovic amid a contract standoff with the Italian club, according to Tuttojuve.
The 24-year-old has started the season strongly, with eight goals in all competitions so far. He is currently the third top scorer in Serie A with six goals and is not looking to take one foot off the pedestal anytime soon.
Juventus are reportedly in talks to extend the Serbian international's contract, but neither side has been able to reach a consensus.
According TuttojuveVlahovic is being followed by several top European clubs, with Arsenal among those who have expressed interest. If his contract is not renewed, the Italian club could be forced to take advantage next summer.
The Italian outlet adds that the Gunners are eager to bring Vlahovic to the Emirates Stadium, considering his uniqueness and intensity as viable tools to reinforce. Mikel ArtetaThe attack.
However, any potential transfer It depends on the Bianconerri's contract extension proposal, which Vlahovic has not yet accepted, according to the report.
Arsenal need a prolific centre-forward
Vlahovic's contract at the Allianz Stadium will extend until 2026 and Tuttojuve reports that the 36-time Italian champions will demand a fee of at least £66m from Arsenal for any potential transfer to take place.
While Arsenal have started the season well, winning five of their first eight games, their position in the League is already causing concern among fans. The Gunners are currently third in the first division table with 18 points, five points below the leader city of manchester.
After two years of fighting for the title, one aspect that the Gunners have been missing is the absence of a clinical centre-forward to finish games.
The North London giants have been using Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in the center forward position, but neither is prolific enough to lead the Gunners to a possible title.
It appears that Mikel Arteta is now looking to address the situation with Vlahovic attracting the club's interest in bolstering their attack.
Despite Juventus' £66m asking price, he is not out of Arsenal's reach and they will know that prolific forwards will not come cheap in the current bloated transfer market.
