Arsenal open to loan deal for Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic

Luka Jovic. A Serbian professional footballer. Jovic plays for Spanish top flight giants Real Madrid and the Serbia National Team as a striker. June 2019, the Serbian joined Real Madrid  for a reported fee of €60million on a six-year contract. He clinched the Supercopa de España(2019-20) with Real Madrid. In the photo, Jovic in action for Real Madrid. Photo: Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images

Arsenal are reportedly interested in securing the services of Real Madrid  forward Luka Jovic on a season-long loan deal.

While the Gunners are well stocked for
options in the final third, the possible exit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Mikel Arteta needing to consider affordable alternatives.

Due to the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, a loan agreement for a high-profile replacement may suit the North London outfit.

According to Sport, that has led to Arsenal identifying Jovic as a possible addition during the next transfer window.

From Left: Mariano Diaz, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Marcelo, Luka Jovic and Raphael Varane of Real Madrid trains during the training session of Real Madrid in Valdebebas, Spain. Photo: Oscar J. Barroso / AFP7 / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images

After only being provided with five starts in La Liga and the Champions League this season, the 22-year-old is expected to depart the Bernabeu on a temporary basis.

The report suggests that AC Milan are also contemplating whether to make an approach for the Serbia international.