Juventus have been a frustrating thorn in the side of Arsenal’s transfer plans throughout Mikel Arteta and Edu’s tenure as partners in the recruitment machine of the club. Transfer targets have opted against a switch to north London in favour of Turin, and then the Bianconeri have tried to poach the Gunners’ best talent too.
In the summer of 2021, Arsenal made a move for Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli. However, despite a sizeable offer from the Gunners, Juve managed to agree a two-year loan deal with a side they have good relations with and pulled off quite the financial coup for the Italian.
Six months later and Arsenal spent much of the January transfer window trying to convince Dusan Vlahovic to come to the club. football.londonunderstood that Edu was doing ‘everything possible’ to get the Serbian to consider the switch.
However, Juventus came in again and agreed on a deal with the player and Fiorentina to sign the young striker. Arsenal had negotiations over a potential loan deal for Arthur Melo, although, in the end, nothing materialised with The Old Lady.
In the summer, it was time not for Juve to steal a target but to try to tempt one of Arsenal’s stars. According to Tutto Mercato, Juventus wanted Gabriel Magalhaes to be a potential replacement for Matthijs de Ligt, further claiming a deal of €47m (£40.1) would be enough to convince Arsenal to sell
However, Arsenal have stood firm on the player and Edu, and Mikel Arteta have no intention of allowing the Brazilian to leave. He remains a crucial part of the club’s future, and only a ridiculous price tag could cause the side to waver.
Juventus have apparently given up their hope and conceded defeat in this regard. Massimiliano Allegri’s side have instead moved to another Brazilian centre-half.
Juve are rivalling Inter Milan for the signing of Bremer, according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset via SempreInter. Juve are willing to pay more than Inter, with a potential bid reaching €45m (£38.4).
