Speaking on The Done Deal Show, Dean Jones has been discussing Arsenal’s hunt for a new midfielder.
The Gunners have been linked with a midfield signing all summer long and after Mohammed Elneny’s recent injury, the north Londoners are reportedly keen to dip into the market.
According to Jones, Youri Tielemans is an option, but the journalist also states that Arthur Melo is another player to keep an eye on, stating that the Brazilian has been offered around to Premier League teams in recent days, claiming this would be an easier deal to do than Tielemans.
What’s been said?
Jones discussed Tielemans and Arthur.
“Tielemans you could get for £25m from what I hear, and that’s still on the table. The thing I’ve heard today is that Arthur’s agents have been touting him around the Premier League again. Everton have been linked, but there are other clubs too and it wouldn’t surprise me if Arsenal were one of those. Arsenal have been considering Arthur for a while, in terms of finances it’s much easier to do than Tielemans, it’s basically nothing and that’s one that we should keep in mind as an option for Arsenal,” Jones said.
Get it done
If Arsenal can get Arthur in for peanuts they need to get this deal done.
The Brazilian may not have been at the peak of his powers over the past 12 months, but let’s not forget, you don’t play for both Juventus and Barcelona unless you’re an incredibly talented player.
When it comes to pulling the strings from deep and beating the press, there really aren’t many better than Arthur, and he would be a brilliant fit for this vibrant, attacking Arsenal side.
This sounds like a rather straightforward deal and it’s one Arsenal should be all over.
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