Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal transfer hint dropped as Juventus reach January striker 'agreement'
Arsenal could be set to benefit from two major Juventus decisions with one of those involving Dusan Vlahovic. The Gunners have been linked to the 24-year-old for some time and he is believed to be on Mikel Arteta's striker transfer shortlist which also includes Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko.
The Serbia international has been in good form for Juventus this season with 12 goals to his name from 23 appearances in all competitions. With Thiago Motta now in charge, the Old Lady have somewhat struggled for consistent form this season as they currently sit fifth in the Serie A standings.
Alongside Vlahovic, Kenan Yildiz has impressed but Juventus have struggled to get over the line in most games. Though he has not overseen a loss in the league yet, Motta's side have drawn 12 Serie A games with a further two stalemates coming in Champions League action.
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With the January transfer window open, it looks as though Motta is attempting to do something about that with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claiming an agreement is now in place with Paris Saint-Germain for the loan, with no buy-option, of Randal Kolo Muani.
A number of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester United, have been linked with Kolo Muani but it now appears as though he will play the remainder of the 2024/25 season in Turin. As for Vlahovic, it does bring into question his role under Motta with Kolo Muani's preference to play as the striker.
The former Fiorentina man has missed the last two league games with a minor muscular injury and though a return is expected later this month, he was missing from the squad to face Atalanta on Tuesday. Going forward, Kolo Muani could easily take minutes away from Vlahovic and that may well bring into question his long-term future.
With his current contract expiring in 18 months and Kolo Muani unlikely to be part of PSG's long-term plans it is certainly feasible that Juventus push to bring him in permanently, especially if the deal gets over the line and he performs well, which could in turn see them attempt to receive a significant fee for Vlahovic's departure.
If that scenario is the case, Arsenal could very well be all over such a deal especially as any move for Isak or Sesko with likely be very difficult to agree this summer.
Journalist Rudy Galetti has also claimed that Arsenal are prepared to take further steps for Vlahovic with a new meeting expected to be held this weekend.
Any move is unlikely to take place this summer but groundwork can certainly begin now as Arsenal have showcased by their decision to make a move for Martin Zubimendi to join from Real Sociedad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.