Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic made Serie A history as Juventus beat Sassuolo 3-0 on Tuesday night to also receive a standing ovation amid Mikel Arteta eying his transfer.
The 23-year-old was the star of the show as the Bianconeri thrashed the Neroverdi at home. Vlahovic lit up the Allianz Stadium with efforts in the 15th and 37th minutes before Federico Chiesa (89’) rounded off the scoring. The win strengthened Juventus’ spot in second place.
It was the first time since December 2021 that Vlahovic has been involved in a goal over four consecutive Serie A appearances. He also scored over the Old Lady’s victories at Frosinone and Salernitana. While the 25-cap Serbia ace also assisted their winner at home to AS Roma.
Vlahovic fires Juventus to victory amid transfer interest from Arsenal
Vlahovic now has nine goals and two assists through his 18 Serie A appearances, starting 13, so far this term. He also broke the deadlock in stunning style against Sassuolo with a fierce strike from outside of the area. The forward would secure his brace with a perfect free-kick.
USMNT ace Timothy Weah was in disbelief as he watched Vlahovic’s free-kick from 24 yards out fly into the near, top corner of Andrea Consigli’s net from a tight angle. All the while the Juventus striker is attracting interest from Arsenal in a potential transfer in the January sales.
Reports by TV Play claim that Arsenal could offer Charlie Patino to Juventus in a player-plus-cash transfer for Vlahovic. The 6 ft 2 attacker has remained a firm target for Gunners coach Arteta despite rejecting a move to north London to sign for the Bianconeri in January 2022.
Allianz Stadium chiefs also admire Patino, who Juventus are scouting during his loan spell at Swansea City. So, Arteta and sporting director Edu are considering a part exchange move for Vlahovic’s transfer involving the Arsenal academy graduate to afford Juventus’ asking price.
Vlahovic makes Serie A history to get a standing ovation against Sassuolo
Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill has also stated that Juventus value Vlahovic at £50m amid Arsenal’s interest in his transfer. Now, the striker Alessio Tacchinardi calls ‘extraordinary’ has made Serie A history to receive a standing ovation against Sassuolo once substituted late on.
The Allianz Stadium rose to applaud Vlahovic in the 82nd minute after he scored the fastest brace from outside the area after starting for Juventus in a Serie A match since Opta started recording that data in 2004/05. Both attempts also found either top corner of Consigli’s net.
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