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‘I’d rather have Arthur than Pjanic’ – Barcelona exit talk surprises Gremio president Bolzan

Gremio president Romildo Bolzan admits to being left bemused by the transfer talk Arthur is generating at Barcelona, with a player he offloaded to Camp Nou considered to be a more preferable option in midfield than Miralem Pjanic.

Speculation continues to suggest that the Brazil international will soon be deemed surplus to requirements in Catalunya.

Despite having battled hard to win the race for Arthur’s signature in the summer of 2018, it could be that the 23-year-old’s time in La Liga is brought to a close after just 67 appearances.

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He has been included in a potential swap package that could see Juventus star Pjanic make his way to Spain.