Chelsea could hand Arsenal a huge blow to Mikel Arteta's midfield rebuild ahead of the upcoming transfer window. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo this season, though Thomas Tuchel's side look set to swoop in and hijack a deal.
The 25-year-old was linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium throughout the January window, with Edu eager to bolster Arteta's midfield options. He was seen as a priority target for the north London outfit, but a move failed to materialise; the Italian giants preferred an 18-month loan, while Arsenal wanted just a six-month deal.
However, with the summer window around the corner and just a year remaining on the Brazilian's contract in Turin, reports have emerged linking Arthur with a move away from the Old Lady, again. Ready to swoop in, Calciomercato have reported that Chelsea are willing to offer Timo Werner as a make-weight to lure the midfielder away from the Emirates.
