Determined Arsenal are closing in on the most ambitious signing of the Mikel Arteta era by securing Dusan Vlahovic - according to multiple reports in Italy.
The 21-year-old Fiorentina forward is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young players in world football and has netted 40 goals over the past 18 months.
And La Repubblica state a £58m deal, plus multiple add ons, is close to being brokered between Arsenal and the Serie A side who have a outside chance of landing European football this season.
Fiorentina are keen to maximise their fee for the Serbia international who has 18 months remaining on his current deal with La Viola.
Arsenal are firmly in the mix to secure a Champions League slot next season as they battle West Ham, Manchester United and Tottenham to finish fourth.
And their need for added firepower is heightened by the fact skipper Pierre Emerick Aubameyang will be allowed to leave the club after being banished in recent weeks.
Vlahovic is understood to be warming to the idea of joining the North London side despite other teams expected to emerge in the summer.
And that is why Arsenal are hell-bent on getting the deal done now.
