‘The margins should have been much bigger’ – Arteta admits Arsenal missed chances against Palace
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Arsenal could move for Vlahovic
Vlahovic is a long-term target for The Gunners, reports The Mirror, and he could end up in north London when his deal expires in June 2026.
“Defenders Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano are among those yet to renew their contracts with Liverpool and Bayern Munich respectively. But it’s further up the pitch where Arsenal’s interest may lie, with Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic also entering the final stretch of his contract.
“Arsenal have long held a torch for Serbian star Vlahovic, who slipped through their fingers when he moved from Fiorentina to Juventus in 2022.
“If Vlahovic decides to run down his Juventus contract, Arsenal could snap him up without paying a penny in transfer fees. Plus, the north London side have re-emerged as a force to be reckoned with in Europe.”
Ex-Rangers star faces uncertain future
Cult Rangers hero Alfredo Morelos’ future is unclear at his current side, Brazilian outfit Santos.
He was recently out on loan at Colombian team Atletico Nacional where he impressed, but he may have his contract extended in Brazil rather than being allowed a swift return to his home country.
“Rediscovering some solid form, Morelos struck 11 goals in 28 games as Nacional won a league and cup double.
“The striker was, however, still only on loan at Santos although it seemed like had no future in Brazil.
“While Morelos’ contract expires at the end of this month, Santos reportedly have the option to trigger a further year.
“Atletico Nacional remain keen to sign Morelos either on a fresh loan or permanent deal and not having him back for their 2026 season would present a massive blow.”
Origi searches for new club
AC Milan have released former Liverpool striker Divock Origi from his contract, with the forward now looking for a new club.
His last action on the pitch came in May 2024, when he was on loan at Premier League side Nottingham Forest.
“Origi, 30, has not played for the Italian giants since the 2022-23 season and will now be on the lookout for a new club.
“The Belgian is a cult hero at Anfield having scored the second goal in the 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the 2019 Champions League final. He also netted twice, including the winner, in the famous semi-final comeback against Barcelona the same year.
“Origi’s last appearance came for Nottingham Forest in May 2024, who he joined on loan from AC Milan for the 2023-24 campaign.”
West Ham keen on Larsen
Jorgen Strand Larsen is a target for West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo as he tries to keep the London side in the Premier League.
A cheaper alternative could be Coventry City forward Ellis Simms, and Fulham’s Adama Traore.
“As an alternative, Nuno is interested in Coventry City’s Ellis Simms although it would appear highly unlikely that the promotion-chasing Championship leaders would even contemplate selling the 24-year-old former Everton striker.
“Nuno also may turn to Fulham’s Adama Traoré, who he tried to sign at Forest in the summer and who played for him at Wolves and whose contract expires next summer. Fulham may be willing to accept a fee now with West Ham likely to loan Luis Guilherme, another big-money – £25.5m signing – who, so far, has not worked out.”
