Arsenal have trump card in race to sign Dusan Vlahovic, a player-plus-cash deal?

Tue 30 November 2021 18:15, UK

Arsenal are one of a number of clubs reportedly interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic – and they have a potential trump card in the January window.

Vlahovic, 21, is on the radar of numerous European heavyweights after 18 months of stunning form for La Viola. Last term, he scored 21 Serie A goals.

This season, he has scored a huge 13 goals in just 15 games already. At this rate, he coudl easily surpass last season’s stunning total.

Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso has already come out with a statement, saying Vlahovic will be sold in January – or next summer.

That is because he has rejected the chance to sign a new deal – with his current contract set to expire in 2023. Arsenal are one of those interested.

he could be available for £70million in January. Now, Arsenal might have a potential trump card to get him.

With numerous other clubs interested, Arsenal could get him in a player-plus-cash deal – because Fiorentina want 30-year-old Alexandre Lacazette.

That is, . Lacazette has agreed to leave Arsenal on a free, but surely, it makes sense to include him in a deal for Vlahovic.

Lacazette swap: Arsenal could beat others and sign Vlahovic

Much has been made about Vlahovic leaving Fiorentina and where he will go – but little has been discussed about who could replace the Serbian ace.

Lacazette has emerged as a contender given his contract situation. If Fiorentina are to sell him, surely they will want a replacement instantly.

Striking a deal with the club they are selling Vlahovic too, and getting a replacement in Lacazette suits all parties. A potential trump card.