Arsenal offers 70 million for Vlahovic

Vlahovic is among the four strikers Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta reportedly shortlisted to replace deposed Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, at Emirates. Also It has been claimed that Real Sociedad ace Alexandrer Isak was being looked at by Arteta after Barcelona pulled out of the race to secure his services.

Arsenal have ramped up their hunt for a forward this season by submitting an offer worth €70m for Dusan Vlahovic in the January transfer window.

The centre-forward situation in north London is no closer to being resolved other than it being one day closer to everyone’s contracts expiring.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is currently away with Gabon in Cameroon as he prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations, and his involvement in the tournament complicates the small matter of his future with his already high salary and worrying form an issue as it is.

The deal includes Lucas Torreira

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal have submitted an offer of £45.8m plus Lucas Torreira to Fiorentina for Vlahovic’s signature.

The Gunners value the deal overall at €70m and are hopeful that the offer will be enough to convince the Serie A side to sell the 21-year-old this month.

Any deal will cost a substantial amount with Fiorentina digging their heels in over his valuation despite the 21-year-old only having 18 months left on his contract. Wanting around €70m or so, as per Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal have offered it.

Vlahovic's words on a possible exit

“Only God knows what will happen in the next period,” Vlahovic said of his future. “My wish is to bring Fiorentina to Europe, because we have not been in Europe for a long time. I don’t know what can happen overnight. We’ll see.”

Fabrizio Romano weighed in on the potential move, insisting that the striker’s situation remained unaltered. That being that Vlahovic wants to see the season out and is more likely to have interest in a move elsewhere in Europe. Juventus and Atletico Madrid are said to be keen.

Vlahovic is one of Serie A’s most in-demand strikers, having scored 16 goals in 19 league appearances so far this season.

Potential Arsenal departures

Few clubs in Europe have the financial clout to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while his age won’t help entice sides that he is the right player for them either.

As for the man currently leading the line majestically, Lacazette will most likely finalize a pre-contract agreement somewhere in Europe and then see out the season with Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah looks fairly certain of doing likewise.

And, meanwhile, Folarin Balogun will move on loan in the Championship with Middlesbrough leading the chase.

Should a few pieces fall into place then a rather large gap opens up in the No. 9 slot for Mikel Arteta, and that has prompted heavy speculation of a move for Dusan Vlahovic.

Interest has been mooted for around a year, although the extent of their scouting isn’t fully known. What is known, however, is that he’s on the radar alongside other options and the rumor mill has had him heavily linked with a north London switch.