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Report: Arsenal now lead race to sign £81k-a-week international

Arsenal fans hoping to see Arthur arrive at the Emirates have received a boost, that the Gunners are the side currently leading the race to sign the Juventus man.

Arthur looks set to be on the move during the January transfer window. It has previously been claimed that his agents are working to find a new home for the Brazil international.

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Arthur has struggled to establish himself in the Juve side since his arrival from Barcelona. He has not completed 90 minutes once in Serie A this season.

Arsenal have been linked for a little while. And it was recently suggested that they are preparing an offer for the 25-year-old.

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that it is the Gunners in pole position for his signature. It is noted that Juventus are open to him leaving, even if that is a loan move for now.

Arthur could be worth the gamble for Arsenal despite tough Juventus spell

Arthur certainly has the talent to be an outstanding signing for his next club. But clearly, his time in Turin is yet to really ignite.

Having said that, Xavi that Arthur had the ability to mark an era at Barcelona. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi once compared him with the current Barca boss.

He has the ability to play in a variety of midfield roles. And given his time at Juve, he may not cost an outrageous sum. He is apparently on £81,000-a-week with the Old Lady. So he may not be out of Arsenal’s price range by any means.

And he is also at a fantastic age for what the Gunners are trying to achieve. He turned 25 in August, so there is every chance that the best years of his career lie ahead.

The latest reports would hint that there is a good chance that those best years could be spent at the Emirates.