Arsenal Striker Dismisses Vlahovic Swap Talk After Dominant Performances
Gabriel Jesus has made it clear he is staying put at Arsenal, ending speculation about a potential January swap deal involving Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic. The Brazilian striker responded to swirling rumors with a commanding display of form, scoring five goals in two matches this past week.
Reports earlier in the week suggested Arsenal was considering a swap deal to bring Vlahovic to the Emirates, with Jesus potentially heading to Turin alongside cash to secure the deal. The Serbian forward, highly regarded during his Fiorentina days, has struggled to deliver consistent performances since joining Juventus in 2022. Meanwhile, Jesus had experienced a dip in form and fitness at Arsenal, raising questions about his role under Mikel Arteta.
However, Jesus emphatically reminded fans and critics alike of his quality. On Wednesday, he netted a hat-trick in Arsenal’s League Cup victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Just days later, he added two more goals in Arsenal’s 5-1 Premier League triumph at Selhurst Park against the same opponents. The stellar performances lifted his season tally from one goal to six in just three days, reigniting his Arsenal career.
Juventus is reportedly still open to offers for Vlahovic, whose contract runs until 2026. The Serie A club may seek to offload the striker to ease their wage bill, as he remains the league’s highest-paid player. Arsenal has been long linked to Vlahovic, with Arteta attempting to sign him during his transfer from Fiorentina.
Despite Vlahovic’s potential availability, Jesus’ resurgence strengthens his position in Arteta’s plans. The Brazilian joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 for over €50 million and quickly made an impact, though injuries and a lack of goals saw him lose prominence last season. With his recent performances, Jesus has sent a strong message about his importance to the Gunners, potentially ending any talk of a January departure.
Arsenal fans will be eager to see if this renewed form from Jesus can propel the team in their title ambitions, as Arteta faces tough decisions about his attacking options in the coming months.
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