Arsenal are struggling in attack, and Mikel Arteta has reason to be keen on adding a top striker in the near future. They have been linked with a number of Serie A forwards, with Marcus Thuram the latest name to appear on the shopping list.

Arsenal will also not overlook another Serie A striker, Dusan Vlahovic, who the Gunners failed to sign in January 2022 before he decided to join Juventus from Fiorentina.

Vlahovic remains Arteta’s target and the Gunners are reportedly planning to sign the 24-year-old, with Takehiro Tomiyasu set to join Juventus in the opposite direction as part of the deal. Arsenal have plenty of defensive options and would not be too worried if the Japanese player were to leave.

Tomiyasu could also be ‘sacrificed’ for Arsenal in exchange for Inter Milan’s Thuram. But first, the 25-year-old defender must regain fitness after a long period on the sidelines.

Competing with Real Madrid, Arsenal has joined the race to recruit the 17-year-old Argentine talent

Arsenal have joined the race to sign the young Argentine talent. Real Madrid are the Gunners’ fiercest competitors.

According to the latest report from TBR Football, Arsenal has become a strong competitor with Real Madrid in the Franco Mastantuono deal. The 17-year-old star has impressed experts while playing for River Plate.

Over the past few months, Franco’s future has attracted the attention of many European giants. The 17-year-old is one of the most promising young prospects in South American football. 2019 marked a turning point in the Argentine star’s career when he moved to River Plate.

The Argentine rising star has caught the eye of many European giants.

In January 2024, Franco became the third youngest player in history to play for River Plate. He also made history as the youngest player to score for River Plate in a match against Excursionistas in the Copa Argentina.

In 2023, Franco was part of the Argentina U17 team that participated in the U17 World Cup. The 17-year-old star played prominently as an attacking midfielder with confident and technical ball control.

Good technical qualities help Franco to defeat opponents in 1-on-1 situations. Besides, Franco stands out by exploiting gaps in the opponent’s defense.

Franco possesses many outstanding qualities.

Another strength of Franco is his left-footed ability. However, at 17 years old, the Argentine star is still in the process of perfecting his skills. Experience at the top level is something that Franco needs time to accumulate.

The young Argentine’s release clause is around 45 million euros. That’s not a figure that can make it difficult for the financial foundations of big clubs like Arsenal and Real Madrid.

Arsenal jump into the race with Real Madrid.

Arsenal director Edu Gaspar is trying to beat Real Madrid to the signature of Franco . A deal that is an investment in the future for both the Gunners and Los Blancos.

Arsenal and Real Madrid are capable of elevating Franco’s career. The Gunners under Mikel Arteta have gradually become a force in the Premier League. In the last two seasons, Arsenal have created fierce competition with Man City.

Real Madrid is a dream destination for many young talents.

Mikel Arteta has shown his ‘cool hand’ with young players. The Spanish strategist promises to help Franco reach new heights.

Meanwhile, last season, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid won the La Liga and Champions League double. Los Blancos is always a dream destination for many young talents around the world. Besides, joining a Spanish-speaking team like Real Madrid will be much more convenient for Franco.