Arsenal’s pursuit of a new striker has become increasingly apparent this season.
Despite having a strong squad when all players are fit, the Gunners are missing a reliable, high-scoring forward to spearhead their attack.
Kai Havertz has performed reasonably well, netting 14 goals across all competitions so far. However, Arsenal needs a striker capable of producing numbers comparable to the likes of Erling Haaland or Mohamed Salah.
In recent weeks, Mikel Arteta’s team has been linked with several forwards. Unfortunately, there’s disappointing news regarding one of their targets.
Dusan Vlahovic has been on Arsenal’s radar for years. The club initially targeted the Serbian during his time at Fiorentina, where he was Arteta’s priority signing. However, Juventus swooped in and secured him for around £66 million, according to Sky Sports.
Earlier in January, TBR Football reported that Vlahovic was still on Arsenal’s shortlist alongside Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen, and Viktor Gyokeres.
According to Football Transfers, Arsenal held discussions with Juventus about signing the 24-year-old striker, but those talks have now collapsed.
Juventus reportedly insisted on a cash-only deal for Vlahovic during negotiations, making it unlikely he’ll move to the Emirates before the January transfer window closes.
Despite this setback, TBR Football previously indicated that Juventus remain open to selling Vlahovic before the window shuts on February 3rd.
Vlahovic would have been a significant improvement over Arsenal’s current attacking options, but this transfer now seems improbable.
Football Transfers further suggests that Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is the most likely striker Arsenal could sign this month. Cunha, who is enjoying an impressive season, is reportedly interested in joining the Gunners and has declined a new contract with Wolves.
However, a substantial valuation gap exists between the two clubs. Arsenal is willing to offer up to £45 million for Cunha, but Wolves are demanding over £70 million, complicating the deal.
