Arsenal continuing talks with Juventus for Arthur

Arsenal are willing to maintain their pursuit of Arthur despite Thomas Partey’s return from the AFCON.

Arsenal are continuing talks with Juventus for Arthur Melo today. As per the reports of TMW, Gunners’ fresh talks with the Serie A giants are due to take place imminently.

Reports claim that initial negotiations hit a stumbling block with Juventus wanting more money and a longer-term loan.

It is also claimed Juventus are after an option to buy as part of a potential deal.

Arsenal are willing to maintain their pursuit of Arthur despite Thomas Partey’s return from the AFCON 2021.

The club currently have two midfielders out on loan with Matteo Guendouzi flourishing at Marseille and Ainsley Maitland-Niles recently sealing a temporary move to Roma.

However, Arsenal hasn’t made a single signing this winter and they are looking for some options. They already lost the battle for Vlahovic. They are eyeing Everton striker Calvert-Lewin as well.

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