Arsenal are plotting a bid for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.
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That’s in response to TuttoMercatoWeb, who declare that the Brazilian might miss Juventus’ pre-season tour to kind out his future.
Barcelona and Roma are additionally focused on potential swap offers for the midfielder.
Dialogues between the golf equipment have begun, nevertheless, it’s nonetheless within the early levels.
The midfielder is believed to have an asking worth within the vary of £34m.
Supporters will find it irresistible
Arsenal have been extremely lively already this summer time, having secured two big-money offers already and Oleksandr Zinchenko wanting nearly tied up.
Mikel Arteta seems to be bolstering his midfield choices, and he might give the Ukrainian an ideal companion to play beside with this Brazilian maestro.
Who can be the higher purchase for Arsenal?
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Arthur Melo
Resulting from freak accidents, the 25-year-old missed each the beginning and finish of what was a slightly bleak season for Juventus. He managed simply 20 league appearances, nevertheless nonetheless attained a mean SofaScore ranking of 6.83.
His profession in Italy has struggled to take off since his transfer from Barcelona, the place he loved way more success. He operates in a extra defensive function within the coronary heart of midfield, but nonetheless managed six objective contributions in his closing season in Catalonia.
If he could possibly be nursed to health, he matches the profile of somebody who would completely complement the inbound Zinchenko. His eye for a move and tendency to occupy clever areas to interrupt up the play would make him a wonderful metronome for Arteta’s facet.
Former Arsenal participant Thomas Vermaelen dubbed the midfielder “unimaginable”, noting that “he has all of the battling expertise and the technical potential to go proper to the highest.”
He ranks within the 93rd percentile for passes tried and the 96th percentile for move completion charge, outlining him as a improbable pass-master in the midst of the park.
He additionally ranks within the 84th percentile for progressive carries, that means that if he must he can drive with the ball in addition to move to progress play.
Supporters ought to begin to get excited as Arteta seems to be constructing one thing actually particular, and with Arthur in its midfield, the sky actually is the restrict.
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