Arsenal have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Real Madrid outcast Luka Jovic on loan.
The Gunners have failed in their pursuit of Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic, who is understood to be closing in on a move to Juventus.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is still reported to be keen to bring in a new frontman before the January transfer window shuts down, with Alexander Isak and Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought to be on the Gunners’ radar.
Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for AC Milan.
Los Blancos were prepared to spend £54m on the Serbia international earlier this summer.
However, there have been speculations that Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been left less impressed with the 21-year-old’s contribution since moving to the Bernabeu, with the Spanish giants allegedly now prepared to consider loan offers.
Real Madrid have announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic on a six-year contract until 2025.
The Serbia international has agreed a six-year contract with Los Blancos, however, the move is subject to passing a medical.
“Real Madrid CF and Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed to the transfer of player Luka Jovic, pending the medical examination,” the Spanish giants said on Twitter.
Chelsea have reportedly joined a number of European football’s top club in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Luka Jovic, according to German newspaper Bild.
The 21-year-old Serbian has emerged as one of the most highly-rated forwards in Europe, with the Benfica star scoring 14 goals and registering three assists in 19 league outings on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.