Arsenal close in on January transfer as 'crazy' Dusan Vlahovic claim made
Arsenal are said to be close to signing Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus, while Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso has had his say on the ongoing Dusan Vlahovic transfer speculation
Throughout the January transfer window, there has been an ongoing sense that Arsenal are on the verge of some major business.
Manager Mikel Arteta has had the chance to shut down speculation linking the Gunners with some big names but has chosen not to.
Reports on Thursday would indicate why, as Arsenal are said to be edging closer to the signing of Arthur Melo from Juventus on loan.
The north London club have been linked with a number of other players too, as Arteta looks to build a squad capable of sustaining a top-four push in 2022.
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Arsenal close in on Arthur
Mirror Sport understands that Arsenal have made significant progress in their effort to sign Arthur on loan from Juventus.
The Gunners are currently short of midfield options due to a number of absentees and Arteta would love to strengthen his options with a player of the Brazil international's class.
However, in the report it's said the Gunners will only be able to sign Arthur if the Italian giants can bring in a replacement, with Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek to said to be on their list of transfer targets.
Arthur has only made three starts in Serie A this season and has failed to kick on since joining the Bianconeri from Barcelona in 2020.
Fiorentina president makes 'crazy' Vlahovic claim
Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso has hit out at Dusan Vlahovic's agents amid speculation linking the striker with a move to Arsenal in January.
The 21-year-old is one of the hottest prospects in the game at the moment and the Gunners have been credited with a serious interest in the Serbia international.
Speaking about the player's future, Commisso said the club are "under active considerations as to what to do." He then went on to share his frustration with the player's representatives.
"The more I live here, with this crazy sport, the more I realise how screwed up it is," he continued, suggesting he will not be "screwed by players."
Wijnaldum has Arsenal 'close to his heart'
It's been reported that Georginio Wijnaldum is another option for Arsenal, as the former Liverpool midfielder is currently struggling for regular minutes at Paris Saint-Germain.
The Dutchman is expected to leave the Ligue 1 giants in the January window and a number of clubs have been linked with a move for him.
According to Sky Sports, Wijnaldum would be open to making a move back to the Premier League with the Gunners, as the north London outfit are a club he holds an affinity for.
"I've been told Arsenal are one of his favourite clubs," it's said in the report. "Somebody quite close to me said that when he was growing up that he was an Arsenal supporter. So I think that he would be more than happy to play for Arsenal one day."
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