Arsenal and Juventus are apparently making progress in negotiations for Arthur Melo, whom the Gunners almost signed in January. With talks resuming, the clubs are said to be in agreement on two components of the proposed deal: an initial loan would be desirable, as would an obligation to buy at the conclusion of it.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has aggressively targeted midfield signings this summer, aided by transfer chief Edu, in an effort to reduce the gap on the Premier League's top four.
Assist-machine Fabio Vieira was signed in June, while versatile talent Oleksandr Zinchenko, who can play in midfield or at left back, was signed last week from Manchester City.
Despite a team bolstered by new midfield numbers, Arteta is understood to be eyeing one or two more, with Youri Tielemans thought to be a long-term priority and Arthur negotiations allegedly back on.
According to Italian media, Arsenal and Juventus are both interested in putting together a deal that would see the Brazilian move to north London on a loan basis, with the move becoming permanent next summer via an obligation to purchase.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has aggressively targeted midfield signings this summer, aided by transfer chief Edu, in an effort to reduce the gap on the Premier League's top four.
Assist-machine Fabio Vieira was signed in June, while versatile talent Oleksandr Zinchenko, who can play in midfield or at left back, was signed last week from Manchester City.
Despite a team bolstered by new midfield numbers, Arteta is understood to be eyeing one or two more, with Youri Tielemans thought to be a long-term priority and Arthur negotiations allegedly back on.
According to Italian media, Arsenal and Juventus are both interested in putting together a deal that would see the Brazilian move to north London on a loan basis, with the move becoming permanent next summer via an obligation to purchase.
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