Arsenal ‘to open fresh transfer talks over Arthur loan as Juventus push for more money and obligation to buy clause’

ARSENAL are reportedly gearing up to renew discussions with Juventus over a possible January loan swoop for midfielder Arthur Melo

Reports in Italy claim Gunners officials are expected to meet with their Juve counterparts in regard to a temporary deal for the player.

Sportphoto24/Marco CanonieroArsenal are rumoured to have commenced fresh discussions with Juventus over a loan move for Arthur[/caption]

Tuttermercato’s chief editor Marco Conterio claims Arsenal’s fresh talks with the Italian side are due to take place today.

Reports suggest initial negotiations hit a stumbling block with the Serie A side thought to be after more money and a longer-term loan length.  

It is claimed the Italian giants – currently seventh in Italy’s top tier – are after an option to buy as part of a potential deal.

Arsenal are rumoured to be willing to maintain their pursuit of the player despite Thomas Partey’s return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

Arthur was valued around the £60million mark when he moved from Barcelona to Juve in a deal that involved an exchange for Miralem Pjanic 18 months ago.

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But the Brazil international has made just nine Serie A appearances this term with boss Allegri thought to be willing to allow him to depart.

However, it is thought the Italian outfit hope to sign a replacement before allowing the midfielder out on loan.  

And 90min.com claims the side, who play Verona next, are unlikely to agree to short-term switch for the player.

It is thought Juve are also monitoring Nahitan Nandez’s situation at Cagliari.

The Uruguay international is rumoured to be on the club’s January transfer target list with their interest in Bundesliga star Denis Zakaria thought to be cooling.

It is claimed the possibility of a Juve swoop for the Borussia Monchengladbach ace looks unlikely due to the German club’s reported asking price for the player.

The Bundesliga side are thought to be after £5.85million (€7m) for the midfield ace whose current contract expires this summer.

The player is thought to have attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester United although it is rumoured their enthusiasm has now cooled.

GettyJuventus are reportedly unwilling to pay Borussia Monchengladbach’s asking price for Denis Zakaria[/caption]