Juventus are reportedly on the hunt for a new striker amid Arsenal's links to their centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic.

In the summer transfer window, the Gunners' recruitment team created a profile for the ideal centre-forward they would want to sign. The consensus was that the striker needed to hold a physical presence while also keeping his pace and the eye for a goal.

Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres, Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Juve's Vlahovic all fit that bill and have been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. The latter striker has enjoyed a good season for the Italian's this season with 12 goals in 23 appearances.

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There is an expectation that signing a striker of Vlahovic's quality will be difficult in the January transfer window as no top team wants to lose a goalscorer midway through the season. However, the latest reports from journalist Gianluca Di Marzio understands the Turin club are weighing up moves for three centre-forwards this winter.

West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is the latest forward to be linked with Juve having struggled with injury in his first season at the London Stadium. Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is also thought to be on their radar having worked with their current manager Thiago Motta at Bologna.

Meanwhile, PSG's unsettled forward Randal Kolo Muani is also thought to be on the radar for Juventus as they look to add to their attack. Should the Serie A giants manage to secure a move for a new striker, there could be scope for Arsenal to complete a deal for Vlahovic.

But, whether the Gunners are willing to spend big in January, remains to be seen.