Mikel Arteta is reportedly planning a raid on Italian giants Juventus for two of their most prized players, in a double deal worth around £103million (€115m).
The Spanish manager is thought to be interested in a move for both Dusan Vlahovic and 19-year-old midfielder Fabio Miretti, in a surely bank-busting move that would see Arsenal pick up two of Italian football's brightest young stars.
Serbian striker Vlahovic was subject of heavy interest from the Gunners in the January window, but he elected to join Juve from Fiorentina instead, and now Calciomercatoweb report that Arteta's side have reignited their interest.
The 22-year-old joined The Old Lady last winter for around £73.4m and made an instant impact at the Serie A titans, with seven goals and an assist in his first 15 league games.
However, despite a similar ratio of four goals in eight this term, it is thought that under-fire Massimiliano Allegri is not getting the best out of the forward, amongst other pressing concerns at the Turin club.
The Serbian's name was at times last season being used in the same sentences as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, and has incredible talent at such a young age.
Arsenal of course have already spent heavily on a new striker, bringing in Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City over the summer to good effect, but Arteta is thought to want to bolster his attacking options with just Eddie Nketiah in reserve.
Where the Gunners are left somewhat thinner in the pack is in the midfield, with Granit Xhaka rarely more than a couple of cards away from suspension, Thomas Partey becoming more and more injury prone and Albert Sambi Lokonga struggling to cement his place in the Spaniard's line-up.
Miretti is thought to be one of the few positive outcomes from Allegri's sub-standard start to the campaign, with just two wins from the first seven and a shock 1-0 loss to Monza last time out.
The midfielder began to force his way into contention towards the back end of last season, before breaking through properly this term, already playing nine games for the side including more than 100 minutes in the Champions League.
Miretti may only be young, and fairly inexperience, but the Spanish manager has shown a willingness so far in his fledgling managerial career to put his faith in youth - highlighted most recently by the introduction of 15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri.
Although Juve will of course be hopeful of the two players seeing out their contracts, which both run until 2026, an eye-watering bid of some £103m could be far too much for them to say no to.
Kekeimtyz
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Serious
vemcdeilmz
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haha vlahovic was just headache
dihaciklm
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How can Arsenal, a team that can only perform for a such moment buy a player so highly desired by Juve. Bogus Arteta
Wauceilosu
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juventus can't sell vlahovic or either miretti not in this they difficult time ....
Maybcnost
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If this past transfer period is anything to go by Arsenal will not sign any of the players mentioned by AF cause its a joke
Does it mean that every player mentioned in the media is truly Arsenal’s target? Guess none of us knew about Vieira, GJesus or Alex until they were signed. The club is building a great team. And players that fits, is what the club will settle for. Ok
Maybcnost
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Now, he is regretting not joining the Arsenal...he has not been performing well nor is Juventus either.
Anilkumar47
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Get the midfielder but leave Valhovic. We don’t want anyone who doesn’t want us.
yeah he left us for Juve n now he regrets it
Anilkumar47
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Let the guy be where he's. He chose Juve over us!
yeah
Mocmnop
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If this past transfer period is anything to go by Arsenal will not sign any of the players mentioned by AF cause its a joke
Amanda-
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Absolutely nonsense. Vlahovic alone will cost nothing less than 150 million euros
Yehudi
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Sign Neves or Caicedo of Brighton....Partey is becoming a liability
FootballArtista
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Let the guy be where he's. He chose Juve over us!
Henreetee
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not vlahovic pls SIGN RAFAEL LEAO AND RUBEN NEVES, TIELEMANS AND A GOOD BACKUP GOALKEEPER
paradox87
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vlahovic ? let him stay at juve and live by his decision! we don't want him now that he is Luke warm!
Real_HEAVEN1
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JUST LIKE YOUR ON TOP OF A WOMAN AND YOU PROMISE HER EVERYTHING
ARSENAL DONT TEMPT YOUR FANS WITH THIS ARTICLE
YOU KNOW THEY LOVE ANYTHING SIGNINGS AND TRANSFER RUMOURS
jescinosy
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We don't need Vlahovic pls
zimackmsy
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That guy is definitely regretting his move to Juventus
oabdel01
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Get the midfielder but leave Valhovic. We don’t want anyone who doesn’t want us.
ritdemosty
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Dusan vlahovic or miretti can't com to adrenal because juve can't let them go for money
Ebubechukwu1996
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fake
Gunners4ever❤
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Please, make it happen Mikel
What?
jihacertuz
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ARSENAL should as a matter of urgency sign a DM in the January transfer window who should CHALLENGE Partey for a starting position NOT as a backup .
IrregularM
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No way they would spent that much money
Humancal44
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Please, make it happen Mikel
You're kidding, right?
Humancal44
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Fake news
gk_s
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Please, make it happen Mikel