Juventus manager confirms West Ham target Arthur left out of squad as he could be sold imminently

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Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirms West Ham target Arthur has been left out of his squad as he could be sold imminently.

West Ham are allegedly eyeing a bold move to sign the talented Brazilian midfielder this summer.

Recent reports from TuttoJuve and Marca claim West Ham want the 26-year-old as David Moyes searches for a new midfielder.

The Hammers are in urgent need of a top quality addition to their engine room as the opening two games of the season have highlighted.

Corriere dello Sport reckon Brazil international Arthur could be available for around €47 million (£39 million).

TuttoJuve and Marca claim West Ham are seriously eyeing a move to sign the talented former Barcelona ace this summer.

If so there is a boost for Moyes from Italy today.

Because Juventus manager Allegri confirmed West Ham target Arthur has been left out of his squad as he could be sold imminently.

Ahead of Juve’s game against Sassuolo. Allegri admitted Arthur is not 100% fit.

But, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, he was honest enough to state that the Hammers target is not in his squad because he could be sold.

“We’re not including Arthur Melo in the squad as there are transfer rumours about his future, he’s also not 100% fit,” Allegri said pre-match as reported by Romano.

“Juve want to sell both Adrien Rabiot and Arthur – no agreement with Valencia as of now. Next target: Leandro Paredes.”

West Ham were also given hope they could land Arthur when Gennaro Gattuso, the manager of Valencia – who have also been linked with the midfielder – said his club cannot afford him (AS).

Goodness knows Moyes needs more quality and time is ticking on the window.

Arthur is a deep-lying playmaker with excellent technical ability.

The former Barcelona ace’s best attribute is his passing, though. In 20 Serie A appearances last season, Arthur made 34.9 passes on average per game and recorded a completion rate of 89.7% (Who Scored).

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