Report: Arsenal obsessed with £67m striker who offers dynamism and grit; he's been compared to Jamie Vardy

Arsenal have truly gone from strength to strength over the past few years, with manager Mikel Arteta putting together a squad of the highest level.

The Gunners were languishing in mid-table when Arteta took the reins in 2019, and now they’re regular Premier League challengers.

Arsenal’s rise back to the top has had a snowball effect with regards to the level of signings they can now make.

The Gunners didn’t sign a new centre-forward in summer, but there’s certainly scope to bring one to the Emirates Stadium next year.

Tuttojuve has now spoken about a player who Arsenal are ‘always thinking about’ who could cost in the region of £67-75million.

Arsenal ‘always thinking about’ Dusan Vlahovic

The Italian outlet has reported that the Gunners continue to hold an interest in Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic.

Their title says Arsenal are ‘always thinking’ about him and are looking at him to ‘add dynamism and grit to their attack’.

Indeed, Arteta reportedly wanted Vlahovic back in 2022, but he ultimately joined Juve that year.

The Serbia international’s contract at the club runs until 2026 and they reportedly want to extend his deal in Turin..

If Vlahovic doesn’t pen a new deal, then Juve have to decide on whether or not they would accept offers.

The Bianconeri would want €80-90million (£67-75million) to sell their striker, added the report.

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Dusan Vlahovic likened to Jamie Vardy

TBR Football understands Arsenal sent their scouts out to watch Vlahovic in Champions League action for Juve against RB Leipzig in October.

The Gunners have been linked with Vlahovic for a long time and it doesn’t look as though their interest in him is cooling.

Admittedly, a move for Vlahovic depends on whether Juve convince him to sign a new contract, so Edu and Mikel Arteta will likely be monitoring proceedings closely.

If Arsenal manage to land him, they’d be getting a player who scouting outlet The Mastermind Site have compared to Jamie Vardy.

‘He often draws comparisons to the great Erling Haaland, but in truth, he’s much more similar to a Jamie Vardy,’ they wrote.

‘He’s an instant outlet, a frequent target, and someone who can chase down anything loose in the wide channels.

‘His hold up play is certainly more akin to a Patrik Schick than Vardy, but the sheer amount he gets involved in build-up play and phases of possession is incredibly low like the Leicester man.

‘His off-the-ball work in occupying defenders and stretching the defence back is still important, but it’s an important discretion in all of the debate.’

Vlahovic is just 24 years of age, so he’s yet to reach his prime as a striker, and he has shown his qualities at the highest level.

He has a combined 98 goals and 18 assists in 221 appearances for Juve and Fiorentina, plus 13 goals and six assists from 30 Serbia caps.