Juventus ‘are preparing to offer midfielder Arthur Melo to Arsenal in exchange for Gabriel Martinelli’ with the Italian giants desperate to sign the Brazilian forward to improve Max Allegri’s struggling attack
Juventus are keen on signing Gabriel Martinelli to bolster their attacking ranksThe 20-year-old has impressed with six goals in the Premier League this term The Serie A side are willing to offer Arthur Melo in exchange for Arsenal wingerMikel Arteta was believed to be interested in bringing in the Brazilian in January
Arsenal will face a challenge to keep hold of Gabriel Martinelli this summer as Juventus prepare a swap deal with Arthur Melo for the Brazilian, according to reports in Italy.
The 20-year-old has impressed this season after establishing himself as a key member of Mikel Arteta’s side.
The winger’s displays for the Gunners have attracted interest with Juventus said to be prepared to launch a bid this summer.
Juventus ‘want a swap deal’ with Arthur Melo (right) for Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli (left)
The Serie A side believe they can tempt Arsenal into letting Martinelli go if they offer Arthur in exchange, according to Calciomercato.
Arteta was believed to be interested in Arthur in January and the Gunners attempted to bring him to the Emirates before talks broke down.
Arsenal were reportedly concerned about signing the 25-year-old on an 18-month loan and were angling for a similar deal to the one they brought Martin Odegaard in on loan before signing him on a permanent deal.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was believed to be interested in signing Arthur back in January
The Gunners boss is said to still be keen on bringing in the Brazilian this summer and the Premier League club are believed to have revived their interest.
However, they…