Notable: Arsenal pushed hard to sign Vlahovic, but the players may lean toward Juve

On January 7, theathletic's famous journalist Ornstein updated the transfer article, and Ornstein said arsenal are pushing hard to sign Vlahović.

Ornstein said Arsenal did not have to sell players before they could make reinforcements, Arsenal spent a lot of money last summer and their finances were indeed affected by the epidemic, but the club showed their willingness to invest, whether through their own revenue or through the injection of funds by the boss, Arsenal hope to be proactive in terms of reinforcements, taking advantage of the opportunity in the upturned market to strengthen the squad under the right circumstances.

Arsenal's biggest concerns are the front, Aubameyang's bleak future, the expiring of Lacazette and Nketia's contracts, and The imminent signing of Barogon in Middlesbrough on loan, which are the reasons Arsenal want to sign Vlahovic.

The current situation is not to say that a deal will be reached, but Arsenal are pushing. 'The message I got was that if Vlahovic wanted to transfer in January, Arsenal were the most likely team to sign him as it stood.

"Because in terms of transfer fees and salaries, Arsenal are the best option among Vlahović's existing suitors. As part of the deal, Arsenal may also explore converting Torreira's rental price into a formal transfer. ”

Vlahović's contract expires in 2023 and he will not renew his contract with Fiorentina. Fiorentina have a feeling that Arsenal are not Vlahović's preferred destination and the broader feeling in the industry is that he is leaning towards Juventus.

Another reinforcement direction for Arsenal's winter window is the midfield.