Late-night parties with Neymar two days before El Clasico, a charge for drink driving and going AWOL at Barcelona... Arsenal loan target Arthur Melo has a controversial past and could be difficult for Mikel Arteta to keep in line if he seals a January mov

Arsenal are in talks over a potential loan move for Juventus star Arthur Melo - a player who has whipped up his fair share of controversy in the past.

After allowing Ainsley Maitland-Niles to join Roma, Mikel Arteta is in need of a new midfielder this month and has pinpointed Arthur, 25, as his top target.

The Brazilian is understood to be keen on heading to Arsenal in January, but given his track record Arteta will need to brace himself for potential trouble if he arrives in north London.