Arsenal could reignite their pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in the January transfer window as the Serbian forward finds himself in a contract standoff with his current club.
Vlahovic, who was once heavily linked with a move to the Emirates, opted for Juventus back in 2022 despite Arsenal’s keen interest. However, his situation in Turin may open the door for a fresh approach from the Gunners.
Juventus are reportedly struggling to maintain Vlahovic’s hefty €12 million annual salary. The club is eager to extend his contract but wants to reduce his wages in the process, a proposal that the player’s representatives have so far resisted.
If this deadlock continues, the Italian giants may be forced to offload Vlahovic in the upcoming transfer window to avoid losing him for free down the line.
Arsenal’s interest in Vlahovic hasn’t waned despite his previous snub. The North London club remains without a definitive first-choice striker, and Vlahovic’s potential availability could be a perfect fit for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The Gunners have shown steady improvement in recent seasons, and a clinical striker like Vlahovic could further bolster their attacking threat as they push for silverware.
Vlahovic’s qualities—strength, precision, and a natural goal-scoring instinct—are exactly what Arsenal needs to add to their front line. However, some may question whether it’s wise to pursue a player who once chose another path over joining the Gunners.
Still, with Juventus in a financially vulnerable position and Arsenal’s squad seemingly one step away from being complete, January could be the perfect opportunity for Arsenal to finally land their man.