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Arsenal and Juventus have allegedly encountered a stalemate in negotiations on a transfer for 24-year-old Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic.
A report from Football Transfers indicates that Arsenal is interested in Dusan Vlahovic. Nevertheless, a winter transfer to the Emirates is improbable, as negotiations between the North London club and the Juventus centre-forward have collapsed. This is despite the Serie A giants lowering their asking price to almost €40 million.
Dusan Vlahovic during his tenure at Juventus
Dusan Vlahovic has experienced a tumultuous journey since his transfer to Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022. Although the Serb was regarded as one of the premier young strikers globally upon his arrival at Allianz Stadium, he has exhibited little consistency over the past three years.
The 24-year-old has delivered notable performances in the initial half of the 2024/25 season. Nonetheless, Vlahovic is a superior striker compared to his record of 12 goals and three assists in 25 games in all competitions this season.
Despite Vlahovic’s inconsistencies, prominent clubs throughout Europe continue to pursue his acquisition. Prominent figures in the Premier League are particularly interested in acquiring the Serbian international, with Arsenal listed as one of his potential suitors during the winter transfer window.
Is London beckoning?
Arsenal’s pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic seems logical. Although the Juventus striker has exhibited inconsistent performance during his tenure with the Serie A side, he possesses the potential to evolve into a world-class forward. Furthermore, Arsenal may not have hesitated to enhance his €12 million annual salary.
Nevertheless, negotiations between the North London club and the 24-year-old Serbian player have collapsed, despite recent reports indicating that Juventus may require only €40 million for his transfer. Currently, as Vlahovic’s negotiations with the Bianconeri regarding a new contract have reached a stalemate, potential bidders may see an opportunity to acquire his services this month.
However, with Arsenal’s negotiations to acquire the Serbian international faltering, the esteemed striker may not arrive at the Emirates during the winter transfer window. It will be intriguing to observe whether a reversal in the situation occurs in the future weeks.