Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal in the January window.
Mikel Arteta has been urged to sign a forward amid a mass of attacking injuries within the Arsenal squad.
Things went from bad to worse for the Gunners on the sidelines, as Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off against Manchester United.
Arteta admitted his worry over Jesus’ injury, with the early signs being that the Brazilian suffered a season-ending ACL rupture.
If Jesus has suffered an ACL injury, Arsenal will have only Kai Havertz to fend for them in the number nine role, presenting Arteta with a decision to make in the transfer window.
It’s come to light that Arsenal will sign a forward in the January market, with Dusan Vlahovic being a target – here’s everything you need to know about the striker.
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How old is Dusan Vlahovic?
Vlahovic is 24 years old at the time of writing and was born on January 28th 2000 in Belgrade, Serbia.
The striker has made 32 appearances for his country at senior international level, scoring 13 times.
What position does Dusan Vlahovic play?
To Arsenal fans’ delight, Vlahovic is an out-and-out number nine, playing the entirety of his senior career as a centre-forward.
When scouting the player, Total Football Analysis described the Juventus star as being ‘the focal point of the attack’.
How tall is Dusan Vlahovic?
Vlahovic stands at 1.90m, making him six feet and two inches tall.
How many goals has Dusan Vlahovic scored?
At domestic level, Vlahovic has recorded 281 competitive appearances, in which he’s scored an impressive 125 goals.
The striker has also chipped in creatively, recording 21 assists in that time.
What clubs has Dusan Vlahovic played for?
At youth level, Vlahovic represented both OFK Beograd and Partizan in Serbia.
He progressed to senior level with the latter before transferring to Fiorentina in 2018.
Since 2022, the 24-year-old has represented Juventus, remaining in Italy’s top flight.
What is Dusan Vlahovic’s salary?
At Juventus, Capology cites that Vlahovic earns considerably more than any of his teammates.
The Serbian picks up £18.3m-a-year in wages, which translates to £352k-a-week.
The above would make him Arsenal’s top earner by a long stretch, with the Gunners’ current highest earner being Kai Havertz on £280k-a-week.
What does Thierry Henry think of Dusan Vlahovic?
When it comes to clinical strikers, Arsenal have been spoiled in the past, with very few coming close to Thierry Henry.
Interestingly, Vlahovic’s ability has been commented on by the Arsenal legend, who applauded the Serbian’s finishing back in 2022 on CBS Sports [22/02/22].
Henry said, “I thought Vlahovic did ever so well with the goal, the way he finished it,” after the forward netted 31 seconds into his Champions League debut.
Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal transfer
Arsenal are long-term admirers of Vlahovic, who could now leave Juventus this winter in search of a new project.
Arteta appreciates the striker, with it reported that Arsenal submitted a big for Vlahovic, which was rejected by the Bianconeri.
It was claimed that Arsenal approached the Serie A giants to lure the forward to the Emirates on loan, in a desperate attempt to bolster their attack.
The next steps remain unclear for both the player and the Gunners, in what could be an interesting window.
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