Mikel Arteta has revealed Ethan Nwaneri is now injured. (Image: Getty)
are set to accelerate their transfer plans as looks to react to his side’s injury crisis. Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Brighton has left the Gunners six points off leaders , but since the game at the AMEX Stadium the manager has revealed a further blow.
Teenage forward Ethan Nwaneri scored his side’s goal, but has with a muscle injury.
It follows undergoing surgery for a hamstring problem in the festive period, with ’s key man .
and have also both been out with injury and illness, leaving Arteta’s attacking options looking threadbare ahead of a frenzied period of games. still have seven more games to play in January, including tonight’s League Cup semi-final first leg with , an tie with , and the north London derby.
According to Tutto Juve, the side have now renewed their interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. They were initially linked with the Serbian before he went to Turin in January 2022, and again last summer.
have said to have made contact with the Serie A team over Vlahovic, who is rated at around £50million. And the timing of the development strongly suggests that Arteta and co know they can not afford to wait until the end of the season to boost their striking power.
Dusan Vlahovic has continued to impress in Italy. (Image: Getty)
Vlahovic’s contract runs until the summer of 2026, and Juventus will be aware his valuation will only get lower the closer it gets to the end of his deal. And the financial situation of The Old Lady means the Italian club can ill-afford to turn down big money bids.
Earlier this year, it was reported that the club were suffering from a financial loss of around £79million after spending an extortionate amount on players in recent years. Juve are also struggling to challenge domestically, lying fifth in the table and 12 points off leaders .
Vlahovic has been praised for both his physical play and clinical finishing ability, both notions that are perceived to have lacked under Arteta. And having scored 18 goals last season, he already has 12 to his name this time around.
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Juventus paid around £58m up front for Vlahovic to bring him in from Fiorentina three years ago. And it’s not just linked, with also reportedly interested in a January move.
There has also been speculation that are lining up a shock swap bid. Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled in England since his move from Bologna, is said to interest Juventus with an exchange involving Vlahovic now being touted.