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Arsenal want Dusan Vlahovic transfer this month as Fiorentina demand £58m fee and striker asks for £300k-a-week wages
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ARSENAL are determined to sign Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic this month.
But they'll reportedly have to stump up a £58million transfer fee and £300,000-a-week wages to do so.
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The Gunners are desperate to strengthen upfront as they push for a place in the top four.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy and exiled last month.
While Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are set to be out of contract in the summer.
According to the , Arsenal and Tottenham have both enquired about Vlahovic's availability this month.
They have been told that Fiorentina want £58m for their star centre-forward.
And Vlahovic, 21, wants to earn £160,000-a-week after tax - which comes to a little over £300k-a-week.
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Clubs have also been told that Vlahovic's camp will demand £15m in fees.
This has put off a number of potential suitors.
Vlahovic would have to be convinced of Arsenal's project, as in addition to big money, the striker wants a club playing at the highest level.
The add that the Gunners are desperate to land him now in order to prevent a summer bidding war.
They add that the likes of AC Milan, Juventus, Liverpool and Newcastle among others are very keen.
Gunners chiefs may accelerate moves after witnessing their side's dreadful 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Folarin Balogun is expected to head out on loan this week, with a move to Middlesbrough close.
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