Arsenal are pondering offering players plus cash in exchange for long-time target Dusan Vlahovic, who could leave Juventus in the summer.
The Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal rumours refuse to die down. Fresh reports from the Italian media claim the north Londoners could make another attempt. According to Calciomercatoweb, the Gunners could offer players plus cash in exchange for the 23-year-old striker in the summer.
Due to multiple factors at the Italian club, Dusan Vlahovic could leave Juventus in the summer. The 23-year-old striker continues to attract the attention of several clubs from the Premier League.
Juventus are undergoing plenty of problems off the field and financial difficulties. Their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League could result in further economic issues. That could force the Serie A giants to sell some of their prized assets.
Hence, reports from earlier in the year indicated Juventus might sell Vlahovic to fund new signings or balance their books. With heavy interest anticipated from the Premier League, the Serie A giants will hope for a fair sum considering their own investment in the 23-year-old striker.
Based on reports from Italian media, Arsenal may appear to retain interest among all the clubs. At a time when all their rivals are angling for a striker similar to Vlahovic’s profile, Mikel Arteta can rekindle that interest.
The latest story suggests that Arsenal are willing to offer a player or two plus cash in exchange for the 23-year-old Serie A striker. Those two stars are Granit Xhaka and Nicolas Pepe. Massimiliano Allegri reportedly likes the idea of the duo but remains unsure whether to send Vlahovic the other way.
While Pepe could leave Arsenal in the summer, there are doubts about whether they want to part ways with Xhaka. The Swiss international has been in tremendous form this season and a mainstay in Arteta’s team. He has helped with goals and some scintillating performances in a new midfield role.
In fact, Arsenal want to offer him a new deal to extend his stay. Hence, sending the midfielder in exchange for the 23-year-old striker seems illogical. Moreover, the Gunners have plenty of personnel in the attacking areas to make a big investment in Vlahovic or someone else.
For now, the Gunners are outsiders to sign a new striker. Depending on how the market evolves, things could change in due course. Vlahovic will excel in Arteta’s system. However, Arsenal do not need a striker, especially at the expense of their key man, Xhaka.