Our search for a striker has obviously intensified following a devastating injury to Gabriel Jesus. Having left the pitch in tears against United, he was later confirmed to have suffered an ACL injury, virtually confirming his absence for the remainder of the campaign. For this reason, Arsenal have been reported to be actively looking for players to strengthen our depleted frontline, and a recent development in the transfer window might aid our cause.
As of writing this article, Juventus are closing in on the signing of Randal Kolo Muani in what will be a straight loan deal until the end of the campaign. A player we were linked to even in this window, it seems he has chosen to accept the Turin-based side’s proposal. Missing out on the Frenchman could still open up a chance for us in our continued search for a forward player. His arrival could help us land a player we have coveted for so long, as we seek to get our season back on track.
Dusan Vlahovic now finds himself in a precarious position regarding his future with the Old Lady. With a contract set to expire in 2026 and minimal indications of a breakthrough in talks for a new one, Juventus might be forced to let him go if an offer comes in this month. Kolo Muani’s imminent arrival will only boost the likelihood of this and provide us with an opportunity to pounce.

Depending on which sources you believe, Arsenal have either made an offer for him or has yet to approach him at all. I personally think the latter is the case as we continue to ponder our next move in the market. I also think long-term foresight could be at play, considering it’s an open secret that we would prefer to sign Benjamin Sesko in the long run. The Slovenian is currently unavailable, but things could be very different in the summer as a reported release clause will come into effect. Perhaps it would make sense to simply sign Vlahovic on a loan deal without a buy option, but I suspect Juve won’t entertain such an offer without one.
With that said, we still have a good chance of signing him if we choose to go all in. Whether we do or not is entirely up to the club.
BENJAMIN KENNETH.
ADMIN COMMENT
So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….
You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
Kolo Muani should be coming to Arsenal, instead of the underperforming Vlahovic
I would take him on loan, but prefer Sesko for the long term. Sesko is younger, better technically, and has a higher ceiling in my opinion than Dusan.
However, if it is Dusan or no striker, then I would happily take Dusan as our starting striker as I see him as a far better finisher than Havertz.
Creating chances is not a problem really, as we saw in the last 2 matches; 23 and 26 chances created. The problem is finishing; as Havertz reminded us repeatedly in his last 2 games.
When the club buys players we expect them to buy, could this be saying something about the value of our scouts? Forest has an amazing team built with a ridiculously low budget …… and Brighton was doing the same not long ago? How many really brilliant players are we passing for some of these big names so that we are always linked with the entire cast of them including this Muani and we buy none of them.
Dusan Vlahovic previously rejected us and isn’t doing much to provide his old hype. It disheartens we keep being mentioned in connection with him.
The Vlahovic talk is a set back.
Muani as been signed to play alongside vlahovic so the Article writer as written a piece that makes no sense .
Sorry bud
But correct me if I’m wrong , if it happens .
Vlahovic is a great striker, strong in the air, clinical finisher and has good link up play. That said, even if we take someone on loan, so be it but we do need a striker in this January transfer window.