ARSENAL and Everton have reportedly already started “working on” the transfer of Luka Jovic from Real Madrid.
And the striker has even taken a swipe at Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti as he prepares to depart the Bernabeu.
The Gunners are in need of a striker after terminating Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract in the January transfer window.
Boss Mikel Arteta may also have to replace Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, with both attackers out of contract in the summer.
Now are claiming that Serbia international Jovic “is packing his bags” already ahead of a summer exit.
And Premier League duo Arsenal and Everton are readying a swoop after failing to land him in January.
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However, Arteta and Toffees boss Frank Lampard will face competition from elsewhere for the striker’s signature as a number of Bundesliga clubs look to bring him back to Germany.
Jovic, who is under contract until 2025, scored 40 goals in 93 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt before his big move to Madrid.
The ace already seems resigned to the fact that he will be leaving after he seemingly took a swipe at his manager last night.
Jovic liked an Instagram post by Buta Sport, a media outlet in his homeland, which showed a photo of him, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard along with a “thoughtful” emoji.
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And that was enough for the Spanish publication as they interpreted that as a signal that he wants to leave the club as soon as possible
Jovic has made only 17 appearances for Madrid this term.
And he has managed to find the net just once, in a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, from those outings.