Arsenal are set to make the same transfer mistake Liverpool did in 2022

Arsenal appear set to strengthen their midfield lineup this summer, with Mikel Arteta and Edu actively seeking reinforcements to ensure the team's continued development.

Amidst speculation surrounding the future of Jorginho, whose contract is due to expire in July, Arsenal has been linked with several high-profile targets, including Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, with discussions around activating Zubimendi's £53m release clause.

A new name has recently surfaced as a potential addition to Arsenal's midfield: Arthur Melo.

Arsenal could be set to repeat Liverpool's Arthur Melo mistake

Reports from Tutto Juve in Italy suggest that Arsenal are considering a move for the Brazilian international, following Juventus's decision to put him on the market.

Juventus are reportedly ready to accept a fee of €20m (£17m) for Arthur, a steep decline from the £72.5m they paid to Barcelona for his services in June 2020.

Arthur's current form during his loan spell at Fiorentina, where he has made 20 starts in Serie A, marks a significant improvement over his previous season.

The midfielder's loan to Liverpool in the 2022/23 season proved to be far from successful, marred by injuries that limited him to a single appearance lasting just 13 minutes.

That disappointing tenure at Liverpool highlighted the risks associated with transfers, as Arthur struggled to adapt to the Premier League's demands and was unable to contribute meaningfully to the team due to his fitness issues.

Now, as Arsenal evaluates the possibility of bringing Arthur to the Emirates, his resurgence at Fiorentina suggests he may yet have a lot to offer.

However, his brief and problematic stint at Liverpool serves as a cautionary tale.