FEE AGREED: first interview today, Arsenal finally sealed the deal for £65 million superstar who wants to be the next Balon d’ior winner, Edu will welcome the player today as a five-year contract is expected to be inked.
Arsenal has been linked with Dusan Vlahovic for an extended period, and discussions surrounding this potential move have intensified recently. Sky Sports’ Gary Cotterill, speaking on The Arsenal Beat podcast, indicated the Gunners’ ongoing interest in the Juventus forward. Cotterill mentioned the possibility of Juventus considering a ‘cash-plus-player offer’ for the £50 million-rated Vlahovic, citing tax restrictions in Italy as a factor.
Italian outlet TV Play has now identified a potential Arsenal player to be included in the deal – Charlie Patino. The report emphasizes Arsenal’s consistent admiration for Vlahovic, particularly expressed by manager Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, having previously sought Vlahovic’s signature before his Juventus move two years ago, may attempt to secure the striker’s services this month.
According to the source, Arsenal is formulating a ‘very definite hypothesis’ to approach Vlahovic. The proposed offer includes a substantial cash component along with the unexpected inclusion of Patino, currently on loan at Swansea City.
Dusan Vlahovic, considered an ‘exceptional’ attacker, would undoubtedly be a valuable addition to Arsenal, praised as “one of the best of his generation” by Kylian Mbappe. Former Juventus teammate Federico Bernardeschi also described the Serbia international as an “extraordinary player” in April 2023. Although Vlahovic gained recognition as one of the world’s top young strikers during his time at Fiorentina, he has continued to perform well at Juventus. A change of scenery might present an opportunity for him to reach new heights.
