Arsenal report: Gunners line up January loan move for classy Juventus midfielder

Mikel Arteta
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Arsenal are plotting a January loan move for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, with Mikel Arteta keen to add quality to his midfield over the midseason transfer window. 

That is according to Italian news outlet Gazetta, who believe a temporary switch could be on the cards for the Brazilian, with the option of a permanent deal should he impress in north London. 

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Ed McCambridge
Staff Writer

Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.