Arsenal’s interest makes it ‘far from easy’ for club in transfer race – Player ‘worth at least’ €45m

Two days ago, La Repubblica stated Arsenal are closely monitoring Atalanta star Rasmus Højlund.

The striker arrived at the Serie A side last summer and has managed 13 goals and five assists from 29 matches in all competitions this season.

His fine displays have caught the attention of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, according to Calciomercato.

The Turin club have identified the 20-year-old as the target to replace Dušan Vlahović, if he were to leave the Old Lady after this season.

Juve have taken the first step and have already carried out exploratory talks with Højlund’s entourage.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side paid €15m for the Denmark international and he’s now ‘worth at least’ three times the fee Atalanta invested in securing his services.

The valuation and the interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and BVB make it complicated for Juve to sign him.

The Italian giants are convinced Højlund is the perfect heir to Vlahović, if he decides to leave the club.

At the same time, Juventus are aware their goal to sign the Dane is ‘far from easy to achieve’ due to the interest shown by Arsenal and other sides.