Rumour Has It: Arthur and Pjanic set for medicals ahead of Barcelona, Juventus swap
Barcelona midfielder Arthur and Juventus' Miralem Pjanic are seemingly getting closer to swapping clubs.
The LaLiga and Serie A giants have been linked with numerous moves this close season, but one may be getting close to completion.
Arthur and Pjanic are set to trade places and it could be close to reality.
TOP STORY – ARTHUR, PJANIC SET FOR MEDICALS IN TURIN
Barcelona midfielder Arthur and Juventus' Pjanic will undergo medicals on Sunday, according to Sport.
The Catalan sports paper says Arthur flew to Italy on Saturday accompanied by a Barcelona doctor ahead of checks in Turin.
Arthur will then return to Barcelona and finish the season with the LaLiga champions, who slipped up again in their title defence on Saturday as Celta Vigo twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw.
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El centrocampista ya lo tiene atado con el Barça y Arthur emprenderá el camino a Turín esta noche https://t.co/57tjYd8Uuw
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