Mirko Vucinic’s agent, Alessandro Lucci, has confirmed that several English clubs have shown an interest in the Roma striker and that his future in Rome is currently in the balance. It was suggested last week that Roma would offer Vucinic as part of a player-exchange deal for Gaël Clichy, but it is now looking increasingly likely that he will move to Juventus. Blackburn had been linked with a potential move for the Montenegro international, but Lucci (speaking to Sky Italia) ruled out a move to Ewood Park:

“It’s not news that two English clubs are interested in Vucinic, but it must firstly be understood whether the relationship with Roma is definitely over. Only in that case will the alternatives be taken into consideration.

“For the moment we are only in the first phase. It’s not the right moment to talk about Vucinic and other clubs.

“He feels good in Rome, he has friends and he has his home and the will to stay, but in football it happens that something can break.

“It’s true I met Juventus, but we spoke about many players. They got information, but for this to become a negotiation there is a lot to do.

“Blackburn talk is just a rumour. It is a respectable club but I think Mirko deserves a more prestigious club.”

Vucinic has scored 63 goals in 200 appearances for Roma; not the worst goals/game ratio, but not exactly the best either. Whether he is “Arsenal material” remains to be seen. We have been linked with a ridiculous number of strikers in recent weeks, and I believe that we are much closer to agreeing a deal for Gervinho, although I wouldn’t completely rule out a potential move if Wenger fails in his other targets.

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