Arsenal are optimistic of signing Juventus and Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo.

The Midfielder will be on loan till the end of the season with reports claiming Arsenal will have to pay all of his wages throughout his stay at the club.

Arthur who has been in and out as a Juventus player this season has been said to  want a move out of the Italian giants has been linked to a lot of European clubs including Arsenal.

Arsenal are looking to reinforce their Midfield as the club has lost Thomas Partey and Mohammed Elneny to the AFCON, Ainsley Maitland Niles is on loan to Roma, Granit Xhaka is out with COVID leaving the Gunners with Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Juventus are likely to let him go if the Bianconeris can get a suitable replacement for the Brazilian.