Dusan Vlahovic tasked with filling Cristiano Ronaldo’s goalscoring boots at Juventus – Inside Europe

Juventus have reportedly struck a deal to sign in-demand Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic in a deal worth around £63 million. The expected agreement brings an end to the closest thing approaching a transfer saga this winter following a lengthy pursuit by Arsenal, who will be left disappointed.

Ad/> With 21 league goals last season in Serie A and 17 already this campaign, the clamour for his signature was no surprise and it looks as though the 21-year-old Serbian will continue his career in Italy for the time being. Premier League‘That’s Arsenal for you’ – Adebayor backs Aubameyang and says club 'can't forgive'YESTERDAY AT 16:46 Juventus find themselves outside the top four of Italy’s top flight but believe a player such as Vlahovic will help propel them back into title contention after two years in the wilderness.

However, the deal hasn’t come easy for Juve and Eurosport Italy’s Paolo Pegoraro looks at the knock-on effect at the Turin club. Vlahovic was rumoured with a move to the Premier League for a long time — was this ever realistic? There was real interest from Arsenal but the player wasn't attracted by the idea of switching leagues.

He is the perfect forward for Serie A, but we can't say the same for the Premier League. Transfer news LIVE — Juventus agree £63m Vlahovic fee, Mbappe 'will be at Real Madrid next season' 'PSG might not be best for Ndombele, but Wijnaldum is not currently the guy' — Inside Europe Morientes: Mbappe will play for Real Madrid next season Why did it feel as though Juventus took ages to make a move? The financial situation of Juventus doesn't look good at the moment.

They need to figure out the situations of Arthur Melo and Aaron Ramsey as soon as possible because of their high wages. This