Arsenal will reportedly consider a loan deal for Real Madrid outcast Luka Jovic as a last resort in the January transfer window.
The Gunners have seemingly conceded defeat in their pursuit of Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic, who is thought to be on the verge of a £56.2m transfer to Juventus.
Mikel Arteta is still reported to be keen to bring in a new striker before the January window closes for business, with Alexander Isak and Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought to be on Arsenal's radar.
Now, The Athletic reports that Real Madrid outcast Jovic is another potential option, with the Gunners possibly ready to consider a loan deal for the former Eintracht Frankfurt man.
The report adds that Jovic's clinical finishing and link-up play has caught Arsenal's eye, but those inside the club are concerned about the 24-year-old's defensive work rate.
Jovic has failed to make his mark at the Santiago Bernabeu since arriving in the summer of 2019 - scoring just three times in 47 matches - and he has not made a single start in the 2021-22 La Liga season.
Jovic has one goal and two assists from 15 appearances in all tournaments this season and is contracted to Real Madrid until the summer of 2025. body check tags ::