Juventus have been warned by a former Barcelona official that Arthur Melo ‘isn’t good enough’, while Miralem Pjanic has ‘only one flaw’.
Josep Maria Minguella previously served as Barca’s transfer advisor and, as an agent, helped them pull off deals for the likes of Hristo Stoichkov, Romario, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
“He [Arthur] isn’t good enough to establish himself in Barca’s team,” he told Tuttosport.
“[Coach Quique] Setien only played him four times and gave the club permission to sell him.
“This should make him understand that no-one at the club considers him irreplaceable.
“If he stays, he’ll be one of many. If he leaves, no tears will be shed.”
Minguella was then asked about Pjanic, whom the Bianconeri would like to sacrifice for the Brazilian.
“Pjanic’s an excellent player with only one flaw: age. Barcelona already have six players over 30 and they can’t add another because competitions are long and tiring.
“Therefore, the physical factor becomes increasingly important.”