Arsenal have resumed eyeing Arthur after their January attempt did not go through. Juventus’ top director Federico Cherubini is currently spending time in London to set up a few deals. He will likely meet with the Gunners too.
Federico Pastorello, the agent of the Brazilian midfielder recently stated that they have no interest in him continuing to be a fringe player with the Bianconeri. He has logged 31 appearances this season, making just 13 starts between Serie A and Champions League, also because of numerous physical problems.
Arthur had agreed to join Arsenal in the previous window. However, they could not sanction a deal with the Bianconeri. The English side had proposed just a six-loan loan spell, offering no guarantees on a buyout. The Gunners could be more willing to invest in him this time out, Tuttomercatoweb informs. The former Barcelona man would be able to maintain his €5M wages with a move to Premier League, on top of having a larger role.
The 25-year-old originally joined the Old Lady in an €80M-rated swap deal with Miralem Pjanic. His evaluation has plummeted, and €20-30M could be enough to snatch him. Moreover, Juventus and Arsenal might cook up a trade involving Arthur.
The Bianconeri have expressed interest in Gabriel as a potential replacement for Giorgio Chiellini, although his price tag is way higher. Thomas Partey has also been linked to the Turin outfit lately. Coach Massimiliano Allegri would not mind adding a muscular player to the midfield, the publication informs.