Juventus coach Thiago Motta has refused to comment on the future of striker Dusan Vlahovic amid interest from Arsenal.
The Serbian striker missed his side’s 1-1 draw against Atalanta in Serie A on Monday evening.
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Due to muscle fatigue, Vlahovic did not play in any of Juve’s last two games.
Arsenal are trying to revive their interest in the 24-year-old.
However, Motta attributed Vlahovic’s absence from Atalanta solely to his fitness after the game.
When asked about his future, the Juve boss told reporters: “I don’t talk about the transfer market.”
“Dusan is recovering, he’s not at 100 percent and we can’t risk losing him any longer, so we’ll see what happens in the next three days.”
Vlahovic could be back in action just in time for the Old Lady’s next home game against AC Milan on Saturday.
The Pitch Prospect revealed this week that the Gunners could pursue a loan deal for the Serbia international this month.
Mikel Arteta could be forced onto the market after Gabriel Jesus injured his anterior cruciate ligament against Manchester United on Sunday.
Vlahovic has reached the final 18 months of his contract in Turin and is yet to agree an extension with Juventus.
So far this season he has scored 12 goals in 23 appearances across all competitions.
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The former Fiorentina player is currently the club’s top goalscorer this season, with his nearest rival Kenan Yildiz six goals behind him.
Arsenal’s move for Vlahovic is also likely to be supported by Juve’s own transfer plans.
The Italian giants are closing in on the signing of Tottenham target Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain.
The arrival of Kolo Muani will pave the way for Vlahovic to leave this month.
Juve had previously offered him to United as part of a swap deal with Joshua Zirkzee at the start of the transfer window.