Arsenal prepare bid for Serie A forward as Mikel Arteta confirms plans

Mikel Arteta is gearing up for the January transfer window as Arsenal hope to bring in new players that will help the club achieve its objective.

Despite tagged favourite at the start of the season, Arsenal have failed to keep up with the momentum. Their frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Everton on Saturday proves the squad lack creativity in a number of areas.

Arsenal have failed to sign a reliable goalscorer with Mikel Arteta depending on Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz to find the back of the net.

Both players are currently sharing the goal-scoring burden with five goals each in all competitions but neither are traditional forwards and it’s clear the team require more firepower.

Arsenal are now reportedly looking at bringing in Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus in January.

Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus Fc (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Vlahovic in the past few years have become one of the most feared strikers in football and the Serbian has been building up some excellent form since his move to Juventus in 2021.

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are ready to make a big move for Vlahovic in January and test Juventus’ resolve.

Arteta before the clash against Everton also spoke out on potential business. He admitted that January will open door to the possibility of signings as he teased “some surprises”.

“I never expect January to be super busy but we have to wait and see where we are,” the head coach said.

“Some surprises can come. We are prepared for that. Some opportunities too. We have to see. Hopefully the availability of the squad will be better in a few weeks. We have to wait and see.”

Vlahovic is in hot form this season, he has 11 goals in all competitions from 19 appearances, with seven in Serie A. Last season he had one of his best campaigns in years as he scored 18 times.