Arsenal are pushing hard to land Juventus midfielder Arthur on loan before the transfer window slams shut in less than a fortnight, but the Serie A giants are playing hardball with the terms of the deal. The Brazilian has emerged as the Gunners' top transfer target this month and the club are prepared to cover his wages in full to bring him to north London. Mikel Arteta is supposedly a big fan of the player and has urged his bosses to do all they can to land the former Barcelona star - but there are a couple of potential obstacles which could scupper the deal. Juventus not only want to sign a replacement for Arthur before letting him leave, but they also don't want the deal to be a simple...
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