Arsenal look set to be out of the running for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic with Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly leading the race.
Vlahovic could be set to leave the Italian side in the summer just 18 months after his arrival from Fiorentina, with Juventus beating Arsenal to his signature in January 2022. Following a 15-point deduction, Juventus look set to miss out on Champions League football for next season, which could prompt Vlahovic into seeking a move.
Arsenal could be in the market for a new attacker this summer, though that is more likely to be someone who can play off the right-hand side to cover Bukayo Saka, which Vlahovic cannot. Both Chelsea and United look set to be in the market for a new number nine this summer and according to CBS' Ben Jacobs, they are the 'primary clubs' eyeing up a deal.
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Jacobs told NUFC Matters: “With Dusan Vlahovic, there is a very realistic possibility of a move to the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United are the two primary clubs who are looking at him, Newcastle have sent scouts as well in the past.
“Vlahovic isn’t happy at Juventus and with their point deduction there’s no guarantee he’ll have Champions League football next season.
“The thing Newcastle need to understand if they’re going to enter that race is if he has any chronic injury problems, the last thing Newcastle want is to sign a player of that quality and find that there’s a hovering injury issue in the background.”
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