Arsenal ‘planning talks’ over £49.5m striker transfer amid Mikel Arteta contracts update

Arsenal ‘planning talks’ over £49.5m striker transfer amid Mikel Arteta contracts update

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Arsenal as they turn their attention to the Champions League.

Arsenal now have a break ahead of next week’s Champions League date with PSV thanks to their early FA Cup elimination. The time will prove crucial for Mikel Arteta and his men, especially given the injuries they are currently dealing with at the top end of the pitch.

The Gunners will now surely put all their eggs in the Champions League basket having fallen too far behind in the Premier League. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Gunners.

Vlahovic talks planned

Arsenal are said to be interested in a summer deal to sign Juventus frontman Dusan Vlahovic. Vlahovic is one of the forwards who has been regularly linked with a North London switch, and it’s no secret Arsenal need a new frontman this summer.

According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners are ‘planning to hold talks’ over a Vlahovic deal this summer, and it’s reported it would take a fee of £49.5million to get a deal done this summer. It’s reported Juventus could cash in as they look to add to their squad this summer.