Arsenal are closing in on the signing of the Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.
According to a report from 90min, the Gunners have agreed to terms with the player ahead of a proposed loan move.
It remains to be seen whether the Italian giants are now willing to sanction the 25-year-old’s departure this month.
Arthur has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth in the side since his move from Barcelona, and a loan move could be ideal for him right now.
Furthermore, the Brazilian earns around 168,000 Euros per week at the Italian club, and his exit would free up Juventus’s wage bill until the end of the season.
It is no secret that Arsenal will have to improve their midfield options, and the signing of Arthur could prove to be a wise move if the player manages to hit top form in the Premier League.
The Gunners have struggled to dominate games in the midfield, and Arteta must look to bring in a quality central midfielder before the transfer window closes.
Qualification for Champions League football is at stake right now, and Arsenal cannot afford to make any mistakes in the transfer window.
The Gunners recently crashed out of the English League Cup after a semi-final defeat to Liverpool, and the fans need a lift right now.
Bringing in a quality player would lift the spirits around the club and help the Gunners bounce back firmly on and off the pitch.
Arthur was rated very highly during his time in Brazil, and he has the potential to be a quality player for Arsenal.
The Brazilian will be desperate to prove his qualities at the Premier League club, and his hunger and desire to succeed could be a bonus for the Gunners.
