sport news Arsenal: Arthur Melo has controversial past and could be difficult for Mikel ...

sport news Arsenal: Arthur Melo has controversial past and could be difficult for Mikel ...
sport news Arsenal: Arthur Melo has controversial past and could be difficult for Mikel ...
Late-night parties with Neymar two days before El Clasico, a charge for drink driving and going AWOL at Barcelona... Arsenal loan target Arthur Melo has a controversial past and could be difficult for Mikel Arteta to keep in line if he seals a January move Arsenal are eyeing a January loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo Arthur, 25, has a concerning track record for causing controversy off the field The Brazilian was charged with drink driving during his spell at Barcelona He also upset Barca by refusing to attend training and partying before matches 

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Arsenal are in talks over a potential loan move for Juventus star Arthur Melo - a player who has whipped up his fair share of controversy in the past.

After allowing Ainsley Maitland-Niles to join Roma, Mikel Arteta is in need of a new midfielder this month and has pinpointed Arthur, 25, as his top target.

The Brazilian is understood to be keen on heading to Arsenal in January, but given his track record Arteta will need to brace himself for potential trouble if he arrives in north London.

Arsenal are eyeing a loan for Arthur Melo, who has whipped up his fair share of controversy

Arsenal are eyeing a loan for Arthur Melo, who has whipped up his fair share of controversy

Mikel Arteta wants to bring Arthur to the Emirates on a short-term deal in the January window

Mikel Arteta wants to bring Arthur to the Emirates on a short-term deal in the January window

In his previous stint at Barcelona, Arthur often made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

He first angered the Nou Camp hierarchy back in February 2019, when he attended former Catalans ace Neymar's birthday party in Paris just 48 hours before a crucial El Clasico showdown

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