Arsenal are interested in g 21-year-old Dušan Vlahović from Fiorentina 382721
The Gunners have already acquired the services of Ben White this summer.
However, after two insipid Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have no intention to draw a line there. Mikel Arteta is believed to be keen on adding a goalkeeper, right-back, central attacking midfielder, and a centre forward.
But moving on players will have a huge say on which problem position do they end up strengthening. For instance, The Gunners have three right-backs in Hector Bellerin, Calum Chambers, and Cedric.
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🚨 Arsenal are currently ahead of Tottenham in the race for the signature of Fiorentina's forward Dusan Vlahovic. Reports, @DiMarzio.
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Adding one on top of them makes little sense. The suppressed market due to the pandemic has certainly not helped the four-time Premier League champions in their reported “summer overhaul.”
But that has not deterred the club from being hopeful to find suitors for some of their players so that fresh pieces can be brought in.
One new face that the Arsenal faithful can expect to walk in through the gate is Dušan Vlahović. The Serbian made the switch from his native country to Italy in 2018. But has only attracted attention from heavyweight clubs across Europe in the last campaign.
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The young center forward scored an impressive 21 goals and assisted two for Fiorentina in 37 appearances in Serie A. Vlahović has been likened to Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski due to his close touch in the opposition half and his prolific goalscoring instincts in front of goal.
There are few center forwards under the age of 22 who are flourishing as much as or more than Vlahović across Europe 5b1v6l
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Given the ability he has shown at such a young age, people would be excited to see whether the sky is the limit for him. Arsenal will not get a free run for his signature, however,
The likes of fellow Premier League rivals Tottenham, Liverpool, and Spanish champions Atletico Madrid have also thrown iring glances at him.
According to Italian outlet Il Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia), Vlahovic will cost interested parties at least £60million (€70m) and that might be a deterrent to Arsenal making any concrete transfer move this summer given their priorities in g a creative midfielder first.
Thus, if the Gunners have identified their man and are certain that Vlahović can take them to a next level, then they would have to act fast knowing what it will cost them. Specially with reports indicating that Atletico Madrid are extremely close in agreeing a move with the Serie A side.
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The Serbian international earns a modest £28,000-a-week at Artemio Franchi Stadium. While personal are not thought to be a problem, Fiorentina’s asking price of around £60 million might turn out to be a sticking point for Arsenal.
However, their case of landing the young striker can be boosted, if the La Viola chase the Gunners’ Uruguayan international in Lucas Torreira, as they have been previously linked to him and might look forward to seeing him included in an offer from the North London club
A swap deal plus cash might be perfect for all parties involved.
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