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Defensive Midfield- Arthur Melo
Arsenal have struggled to get a deep-lying midfielder to suit their style of play in recent times, with Granit Xhaka the only player to fit the bill. The Swiss international has a complicated relationship with the club and was very close to leaving for AS Roma in the summer.
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Arsenal are said to be currently working on a loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo. The 25-year-old Brazilian is one of the few players to have had the privilege of playing alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Melo is a composed deep-lying playmaker with confidence in his ability to dictate the pace of a game.
The Brazilian midfielder has struggled for form since moving to Juventus from Barcelona. A move to the Premier League can be the catalyst that revives his career. A move for Melo will likely see Xhaka get a reduced role in the team.
Central Midfield- Thomas Partey
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is one of the few midfielders to stand out in an Arsenal shirt. The former Atletico Madrid man has managed to deliver a good number of eye-catching performances for the Gunners since joining last summer.
Partey is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) representing Ghana. He is expected to take back his starting berth on his return. Partey will be useful in helping Arsenal break opposition lines with his powerful running and impressive close control.
Partey is a must-have in midfield due to his intelligence, energy and experience of having played at the highest level.
Central Midfield- Bruno Guimaraes
Brazil's 24-year-old midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has made known his desire to play in the Premier League. The Olympique Lyonnais man would be a perfect fit for a three-man midfield at the Emirates. This is due to his rapid ball progression and movement.
Guimaraes is adept with the ball at his feet and is also a fearless tackler when out of possession. This makes him a good fit for Arteta's side. The midfielder has been courted by a number of top sides since his move to Lyon as he has constantly shown himself to be a quality player.
A deal has not been agreed for Guimaraes yet, but the Brazilian midfielder is said to be keen on a move to the Emirates.
