'Hold that L' - Arsenal fans troll Dušan Vlahović amid embarrassing Juventus 15-point deduction

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been the subject of subtle banter by Arsenal fans on social media.

The Serbian striker who turns 23 this time next week was previously the subject of transfer speculation last year having been linked with a move to the Premier League with North London club Arsenal and Manchester giants United reportedly keen on his signature.

However, the impressive forward opted to remain in Italy, sealing a mega-money switch from Fiorentina to Juventus in 2022.

Vlahovic has impressed for his new club since his signature, reaching double figures in goals having made 25 appearances for the Old Lady.

However, following the latest bombshell about Juventus on Friday, fans have since taken to social media to troll the 22-year-old over his transfer move to the Old Lady.

Juventus were accused of shady dealings with their transfers for over three seasons and have now been deducted 15 points in Serie A, in a verdict that has seen them slip down to 10th on the Italian summit

Following Friday’s revelation about Juventus’ criminal dealings, here’s how fans have reacted on social media:

Juventus were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.

The reports also stated that Juve had manipulated the system to free up their spending powers in the market.

Juventus and eight clubs, including Sampdoria, Genoa and Parma, were initially acquitted in May.

But that verdict was appealed to the Federal Appeals Court and Italian FA prosecutors asked the case to be reheard and for serious sanctions at Friday’s hearing.

According to The Sun, prosecuting lawyer Giuseppe Chine had only asked for an immediate nine-point penalty.

Instead, the “Old Lady” were deducted 15 points, dropping them from third in the Serie A table down to 11th and 12 points adrift of the fourth and final Champions League spot, now taken by Lazio.

The verdict also saw sanctions for key Juve board members including Andrea Agnelli, who formally resigned as Juve President this week, and chief executive Maurizio Arrivabene - who was formerly Principal of the Ferrari Formula 1 team - were both given two-year bans.

Club legend and sporting director Pavel Nedved, who also stepped down this week, is suspended from football for eight months, along with a number of club officials.

The latest findings will also likely have more serious implications for Juventus with Uefa poised to open an investigation into the financial dealings which could also lead to a lengthy European ban.