Arthur has pledged his future to Barcelona, but it seems the Catalan colossus could look to offload the Brazilian midfielder in the summer, potentially as part of a swap deal.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus are interested in the 23-year-old, whom Barcelona have appraised at €60 million, according to ESPN UK’s Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens.
“There is always speculation but my idea is clear,” Arthur said in a statement Wednesday. “The only option that interests me is staying at Barcelona. … The supposed interest of big clubs is always flattering and a positive sign, but my mind is on playing for Barcelona for many years.
“This is where I have always wanted to be.”
Still, widespread reports claim Barcelona will field interest on any player bar Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen ahead of a summer of uncertainty tethered to massive revenue losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
With transfer fees likely to plummet as clubs seek cut-rate targets, free transfers and swap deals could become popular options.
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