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Arsenal in talks with Juventus over loan move for Brazilian Arthur Melo as Mikel Arteta tries to strengthen his midfield options

Arsenal are in talks with Juventus over a loan deal for Brazilian midfielder Arthur.

The 25-year old former Barcelona star is keen to make the move but is waiting on Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri given the deal the all clear.

Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in reinforcements after allowing Ainsley Maitland-Niles to join Roma.

Arthur Melo is set for a loan move to Arsenal having struggled for game time at Juventus

Arthur, who moved to Juventus from Barcelona in 2020 as part of a swap deal for Miralem Pjanic valued at £66million, isn't a regular in Allegri's team and has made just 11 appearances and four starts this season so far.