Vlahovic to Arsenal would see Aubameyang to Barcelona
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The 2022 January transfer window is open (find out when it closes here), and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Vlahovic seen as Auba replacement
Arsenal want to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona before moving to sign Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic as his replacement, according to a report from The Daily Star.
The Catalan giants have a long-held interest in Aubameyang and the Gunners have checked in to see if they are open to bringing the forward to Spain.
Due to their financial issues, the Blaugrana would need to offload players before being able to bring in new big-name signings.
It is suggested that a loan move to Newcastle United is also seen as a viable option, as the Magpies would be able to pay the bulk of Aubameyang £300,000-per-week wages.
However, it is felt that the Gabon international staying in the Premier League after being stripped of the club captaincy by Mikel Arteta would be an unwanted sideshow as the Gunners push for a top four position.
Meanwhile, Arteta wants to sign a natural target man to bring out the best in his creative midfielders and deems Vlahovic to be the perfect fit.
It will certainly help that the Serbia international has scored 19 goals in 23 matches across all competitions for Fiorentina this term.
The 21-year-old’s current contract with I Viola runs out in the summer of 2023, which should also help Arsenal in their negotiations.
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