A choice must be made.
Arsenal’s striker conundrum now enters a crucial phase—with Dusan Vlahovic firmly in the crosshairs. The Juventus frontman is nearing the end of his contract in Turin. No extension. No agreement. Just silence between both camps. And that silence might cost Juve their No. 9.
As per Caught Offside, the Serbian forward could now be available for close to £50 million. A bargain in this market.
Mikel Arteta has longed for a clinical presence. Gabriel Jesus is out. Kai Havertz drifts. And Eddie Nketiah? Inconsistent. Vlahovic offers something different—power, presence, pedigree. Fourteen goals. Five assists. One striker who still hasn’t hit his ceiling.
But timing matters.
Vlahovic impressed at Fiorentina. Shone at Juventus—briefly. Yet Serie A has become a cage. The Premier League calls. He’s ready. Chelsea, United, Newcastle… they all circled. But Arsenal’s interest has endured.
The question is simple: potential or production?
Arsenal have flirted with Viktor Gyökeres. Admired Benjamin Šeško. Those names scream future. But Vlahovic? He offers now. Arsenal need now.
Still, a caveat—there are other needs. The Gunners want a wide player. A ball-winning midfielder. Defensive depth. If £50 million disappears into a striker, what happens to the rest of the puzzle?
It’s a balancing act.
Andrea Berta and Arteta know this isn’t just a market move—it’s an identity decision. Vlahovic would alter Arsenal’s attacking DNA. He thrives on service. He creates space. But can the midfield keep up?
The window is closing fast.
Vlahovic wants the next step. Arsenal want the next title. The timing, the fee, the fit—it’s all aligning. But once again, the Emirates must choose: fantasy or function?