Arsenal have made a last-minute approach to Juventus about possibly signing Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic, according to TBR Football.

The future of Vlahovic hangs in the balance as contract extension talks have hit a snag, stirring speculation about his potential exit. The 25-year-old has seen his role diminished at Juventus, with just eight goals from 19 Serie A matches under Thiago Motta. This has caught the attention of several Premier League teams as the transfer window nears its close.

He could be the key addition for Arsenal, especially with Gabriel Jesus sidelined due to an ACL injury and Bukayo Saka nursing a hamstring issue. Over the weekend, Arsenal, along with three other Premier League clubs, made inquiries about the striker, who was once dubbed ‘world-class’ when he moved from Fiorentina to Juventus in January 2022.

The Gunners had the opportunity to sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG but opted out, as Kolo Muani has now become Motta’s choice for the starting striker position.

Both Manchester United and Aston Villa have also sought details on Vlahovic’s status at Juventus. Aston Villa previously rejected a £60 million offer from Arsenal for their striker Ollie Watkins, prompting Mikel Arteta to look elsewhere for a forward before the transfer deadline.

Arsenal to smash Nico Williams release clause as Tel talks stall

Arsenal’s pursuit of Bayern Munich’s striker Mathys Tel appears to be in vain as FootballTransfers reports that Nico Williams is Mikel Arteta’s top transfer target for the summer.

The Gunners have been on the hunt for a new striker this transfer window. They were unable to secure RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, and their bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins was declined.

Recent discussions with Bayern’s young talent, Mathys Tel, have hit a snag due to Bayern’s inflexible demands. They prefer either a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy, conditions Arsenal are not prepared to accept. Instead, Arsenal sought a purchase option for the 19-year-old.

With the transfer window closing, Arsenal might still push for a last-minute striker, with Watkins and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic being potential targets to back up Kai Havertz, especially since Gabriel Jesus is out for the season.

However, the club’s focus is also on future transfers, with Nico Williams at the forefront of their summer plans. FootballTransfers previously broke the news that Arsenal attempted to sign the Spanish winger in January but failed to finalize the deal despite matching his release clause.

Arsenal plans to revisit this in the summer, potentially willing to pay more than Williams’ €58 million release clause for better payment terms, which could benefit them under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Williams seems open to joining Arsenal in the summer, influenced by the presence of his fellow Spanish internationals David Raya, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi, who are set to join the club then.

West Ham United are considering a move for 24-year-old Spanish striker Isaac Romero from Sevilla, potentially for €30 million before the transfer window closes on Monday.

According to Spanish media outlet Fichajes, Romero has caught the attention of West Ham as they seek to strengthen their forward line. The East London club has been actively looking for a new striker, and Romero has become a target due to his performances in La Liga.

Romero, a native of Lebrija, worked his way up through several local football academies before returning to Sevilla in 2019. After a stint with Sevilla’s reserve team, he made his first-team breakthrough in the 2023/24 season, becoming a regular. He’s featured in 35 matches for Sevilla, contributing nine goals and six assists, which has not gone unnoticed by European clubs, including West Ham.

The interest from West Ham makes sense given their current striker situation. With Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio sidelined for the long term, Danny Ings is their only available senior centre-forward under new manager Graham Potter. This has led West Ham to explore various options, including Romero and Eli Junior Kroupi.

However, the report does not confirm if West Ham will definitely sign Romero or whether they’ll offer the €30 million, especially since they are also close to securing a loan deal for Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.

West Ham agree to recall loan star, Graham Potter keen to use him – David Ornstein

West Ham United have decided to bring James Ward-Prowse back from his loan at Nottingham Forest, as per David Ornstein.

The Athletic’s journalist shared on X on February 2 that Ward-Prowse will return to West Ham on Deadline Day after both clubs agreed to end his loan early.

Ward-Prowse had only five Premier League starts and ten appearances overall for Forest after moving there on August 30.

New West Ham manager Graham Potter, who started on January 9, is eager to utilize Ward-Prowse as he reshapes the team, reversing the decision made by his predecessor, Julen Lopetegui, who sanctioned the loan.

It’s unusual for a player to be loaned out just a year after joining a club, suggesting the transfer didn’t go as planned.

However, Ward-Prowse has more to offer at West Ham after a decent first season. Lopetegui’s choice to let him go, especially when the team needed midfield strength, seems questionable, particularly with the underwhelming performance of new signing Guido Rodriguez.

Ward-Prowse’s return is expected to improve West Ham’s midfield, especially with his renowned set-piece expertise.

Potter’s move to bring him back is seen as correcting previous mistakes by Lopetegui. Although the decision to recall him so late might indicate some urgency, additional midfield options are certainly needed at West Ham.

Since Todd Boehly’s hefty investment, Chelsea has been one of the most active teams in the transfer market. The Blues have recently shown interest in Borussia Dortmund’s winger Karim Adeyemi, a standout player who has caught the eye of several top clubs.

According to the Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Liverpool has now entered the fray to sign Adeyemi, joining Chelsea in the pursuit.

Napoli had been in talks for the German star after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s move to Paris Saint-Germain but found his price tag prohibitive, paving the way for the English clubs.

Dortmund has set Adeyemi’s valuation at around £38 million, and there’s a suggestion that he might be allowed to leave before the transfer window closes if the offer is right.

Liverpool, with their financial capability, could outbid Chelsea, especially given their current standing in competitions.

Liverpool are leading the Premier League and are in a strong position in the Champions League, which could be very appealing to Adeyemi.

At Anfield, he would join a squad with a real shot at winning titles, potentially earning two medals by the end of the 2024/25 season.

While Chelsea boasts a wealth of wing options, Liverpool’s need for new wide players is evident with the uncertain future of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah, all of whom have been linked with moves away. This scenario would likely guarantee Adeyemi significant playing time at Liverpool.

Chelsea’s main advantage over Liverpool might be their financial muscle, having spent lavishly in recent transfer windows.

They could potentially offer Dortmund more money and a more lucrative deal for Adeyemi. Nevertheless, it seems increasingly likely that Adeyemi could soon make a move to the Premier League from Germany.