Gabriel Jesus has effectively ended speculation linking him with a potential swap deal to Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic following a sensational week for the Brazilian striker.
Earlier this week, reports emerged suggesting Arsenal were considering a swap deal involving Jesus and Vlahovic, with the latter seen as a potential replacement for the struggling Brazilian.
However, Jesus’ stunning form in recent matches has seemingly put an end to these rumors. The Brazilian striker scored a hat-trick in the League Cup victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday and followed it up with a brace in the Premier League clash against the same opponent on Saturday.
This impressive goal-scoring burst has showcased Jesus’s quality and importance to Arsenal, making a potential swap deal with Vlahovic highly unlikely.While Jesus’s form has reignited his Arsenal career, Juventus are still exploring options for Vlahovic.
The Serbian striker has struggled to live up to expectations since his €80 million move from Fiorentina and is currently surplus to requirements at the club. Juventus are keen to offload the high-earning forward and are open to offers.
This news will come as a blow to Juventus, who were reportedly keen on acquiring Jesus as a replacement for Vlahovic. However, the Brazilian’s resurgence has effectively ended any speculation about a potential swap deal.