Juventus, Roma and Arsenal are involved in a domino of midfielders that could go down in the final days of January, although it is not the most likely scenario at the moment. The Gunners long to sing Arthur, while the Giallorossi are again targeting Granit Xhaka. However, the Bianconeri seem more likely to sell Rodrigo Bentancur.
According to Goal.com, Aston Villa are serious in their pursuit of the Uruguayan midfielder. They are plotting to make a €20M offer, and the ball is in the Old Lady and the player’s court. The management prioritizes permanent transfers to different formulas. They have yet to decide whether they really want to sell the 24-year-old, though. They would have to give 35 percent of the income to Boca Juniors.
Instead, Arsenal offered Juventus a loan for Arthur, and Roma are hoping the deal will go through, Corriere della Sera informs. José Mourinho wants to add another midfielder, and Granit Xhaka is atop his list. The two sides came inches close from striking a deal last summer. He eventually got a new contract, but he could be on the move if the Gunners landed the Brazilian.
The Bianconeri might consider Bentancur easier to replace. They are facing intense competition for Denis Zakaria. Bruno Guimaraes is likely headed to Newcastle, which submitted a substantial bid, L’Equipe informs. In any case, they can not make further major investments after splurging on Dusan Vlahovic. Instead, they could take a flier on Nahitan Nandez, who would join on an initial loan, Corriere dello Sport relays.