Arsenal is planning to sign a new striker in the coming January transfer window from Juventus as a part of a team overhaul.
Arsenal remained relatively quiet in the recent transfer window but managed to sign a few players.
Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad on permanent transfer whereas Raheem Sterling has come on loan from Chelsea.
Recent injuries, unstable performances and red card issuing have stumbled the Gunners’s performance by far this season.
The recent 2-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth last week has raised eyebrows towards the team and its management.
Mikel Arteta and Edu have clarified Arsenal’s involvement in the coming transfer window for signing new players is now a priority.
Caughtoffside has reported that Arsenal is eying Juventus’s vibrant forward Dusan Vlahovic in the coming January Transfer window.
The disappointing run of Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus has made the Gunners concrete the addition of a Forward.
However, Kai Havertz has impressed in his role as a forward but he too needs a prominent backup.
Who Is Dusan Vlahovic?
Dusan Vlahovic, aged 24, is a striker who plays for the Serbia National Team and Serie A giants Juventus.
In 2018, he joined Serie A side Fiorentina from the Serbian youth team Partizan and immediately showcased his skills.
His most impressive run has been in the 2020-21 season, scoring 21 goals and winning the Serie A Young Player of the Year award.
The eye-catching display caught the attention of Juventus, the most successful club in the Italian League.
Vlahovic ultimately signed for Juventus in 2022 for a whopping 70 million Euros.
Vlahovic has scored 39 goals in his 85 appearances for Juventus and has been in every match’s starting lineup.
However, newly appointed manager Thiago Motta seems to have an interest in bringing new forward has raised the possibility of Dusan Leaving.
Dusan And Arsenal Prelude
Arsenal’s interest in Dusan Vlahovic dates back to 2021 when the Gunners tried to bring this exciting talent to the Emirates.
His 21 goal-scoring feat, player of the season award convinced the Gunners to make a move to sign him to the club.
However, Arsenal’s hopes hit a roadblock when this young promising talent opted to sign for Juventus and remain in Serie A.
Now with some twist and turns following amongst Juventus management has seen Vlahovic declining signing a new contract.
The main reason cited for Vlahovic leaving is Juventus demanding him to reduce his fee for a new contract.
This news has come as a boost for Arsenal as a new spark seems to be ignited in persuing their past target.
Juventus has valued this young talented forward at 60 million euros, Nevertheless negotiation wont be an easy task.
What Dusan Would Bring To Arsenal
Kai Havertz signed for Arsenal from Chelsea with high hopes of solving Mikel Arteta’s goal scoring prolific.
His recent performance across all the competitions has showcased how talented of a striker he is.
However, recent fixtures of UEFA has seen a rise in number of games leaving players prone to injuries.
Arsenal are in contention for the Premier League title and Champions League dreams, for this they need strong backup.
A counterpart talent to Kai Havertz with like of Dusan Vlahovic will add a psychological advantage to the team.
Recently Arsenal have shown their defense and midfield prowess, but goalscoring has been quiet unimpressive.
With poor forms and injury of wingers, main striker Kai Havertz has found limited opportunity of getting a ball and scoring.
Talented Vlahovic is young and with his agility he will ultimately bring out a goal scoring enigma that the Gunners are currently missing.
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