Spanish newspapers claim Barcelona are increasing the pressure on Arthur Melo to accept a swap deal with Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
The Blaugrana have been hit hard by the coronavirus situation and the lockdown, leaving their finances in need of a boost.
Multiple sources have reported for weeks now that the two clubs have agreed an exchange, with Pjanic eager to complete the transfer too, but Arthur is refusing to leave.
According to Sport newspaper, Barca cannot keep waiting and are now turning up the pressure on Arthur to accept the move.
Spanish newspapers claim Barcelona are increasing the pressure on Arthur Melo to accept a swap deal with Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
The Blaugrana have been hit hard by the coronavirus situation and the lockdown, leaving their finances in need of a boost.
Multiple sources have reported for weeks now that the two clubs have agreed an exchange, with Pjanic eager to complete the transfer too, but Arthur is refusing to leave.
According to Sport newspaper, Barca cannot keep waiting and are now turning up the pressure on Arthur to accept the move.
It won’t be easy, but coach Quique Setien made the first step by benching him in favour of Arturo Vidal in last night’s 4-0 La Liga victory over Real Mallorca.
So far this season, Arthur has made 24 competitive appearances for the club, scoring four goals with four assists.
He turns 25 in August and was purchased from Gremio for €31m in the summer of 2018.