Dusan Vlahovic was sought after by Arsenal a year ago, and the Juventus star may now be open to the idea of moving after all.
After almost a year of unsuccessful negotiations, Arsenal may soon be able to sign Serbian hitman Dusan Vlahovic.
When Vlahovic was playing for Fiorentina a year ago, the I Viola enjoyed a successful season, drawing the finest players in Europe’s attention. Although the Gunners wanted to get him to the Premier League, the striker had Juventus in mind. Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City was transferred to Arsenal in the offseason.
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However, with Mikel Arteta’s team suddenly finding themselves in a title race and Jesus out for the foreseeable future with a knee injury, the club has rekindled interest in Vlahovic, whose new team is having trouble in Serie A.
Gabriel Jesus must be replaced by another player for Arsenal as the Brazilian is sidelined with a knee injury.
While the club is well behind in the campaign to reclaim the Scudetto, Juve was unexpectedly eliminated from the Champions League before their entire board announced their resignation. Players that are unhappy with how the team is currently performing may have to be sold by the Old Lady.
The Gunners are in contact with Vlahovic’s representatives once more, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport (opens in new tab). The forward may be a little more attainable now that his time in Turin hasn’t gone as planned.
Additionally, the Gunners have another trick under their sleeves for talks with the Serie A team. Calciomercatoweb (opens in new tab) reports that the north Londoners plan to engineer a swap deal using Juve’s prior interest in center-back Gabriel.
Evan Ndicka, a left-sided center-back whose contract expires in the summer, has reportedly agreed to terms with Arsenal. Given Gabriel’s inconsistent play this year, the club may be able to cash in on the Brazilian.
Considering that the player shortly before the World Cup signed a new contract, this doesn’t seem very realistic.
Gabriel, a defender for Arsenal, celebrates his team’s success against Chelsea.
Eddie Nketiah is still the most likely candidate to take Jesus’ position right now. Thierry Henry’s famous No. 14 jersey was presented to the young England U21 star last summer after he signed a new deal.
Vlahovic is valued by Transfermarkt at €80 million (opens in new tab).