The January transfer window is approaching and discussions are beginning to take place over potential deals. Arsenal are set to endure another busy window this winter with a number of deals on their radar.
Mikel Arteta's men are once again in the Premier League title race after falling short last term. Unfortunately for the north Londoners, Manchester City are also battling with them, as are Liverpool and Tottenham.
Over £250million was spent in the summer to bring in Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya to the Emirates Stadium. However, with Champions League football adding to the workload, more business could be completed in January.
A new centre-forward, central midfielder and new wide player have all been touted as priority positions ahead of 2024. Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka have all had their injury threats this season, sparking concern over the level of depth at Arteta's disposal.
Brentford's Ivan Toney is one player linked to add competition to Jesus and Eddie Nketiah. However, Dusan Vlahovic continues to be mentioned amid uncertainty over his future at Juventus.
The Serbian turned down a move to north London prior to his switch to Turin. Reports claim that Juventus are keen to tie him down on a new deal, however, clubs are keeping an eye on his situation.
According to TuttoJuve, Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the 23-year-old. Los Blancos are on the hunt for a new striker having lost Karim Benzema in the summer and could turn to Vlahovic.
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The report does claim that Juventus have no intention to sell the striker. However, Arsenal may be able to convince them by offering one of their own players.
Thomas Partey has been linked with a move to Italy for the last six months amid continued uncertainty over his future at the club. Juve were interested in the summer after Rice's club-record arrival, though no move came to fruition.
Now, according to Santo Aouna, the Serie A side want to bring the Ghana international to Italy on an initial loan deal. It's said that Giuntoli, Juventus' sporting director, was recently in London to meet the player - who is currently out injured.
Juventus' reluctance to sell Vlahovic could be budged if Arsenal can structure a deal that sees Partey move to Turin and Vlahovic become the Gunners' new centre-forward.
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