The Brazilian midfielder has long been linked with the Camp Nou outfit and now looks set to complete his move to the Liga leaders
Gremio have confirmed Arthur's long-awaited move to Barcelona is on the brink of being completed.
Barca have reportedly been keen on the midfielder since he shone in Gremio's Copa Libertadores triumph.
Arthur was photographed wearing the Catalan club's jersey in a meeting with Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez in December.
The deal has been edging towards completion for some time and Gremio president Romildo Bolzan says the move is imminent.
"The topic is on its way to being finished," Bolzan told reporters after Gremio's match on Wednesday.
"The documents are not signed yet, but the transfer is reaching the final phase.
"I think it will be over by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
"Some things still depend on legal issues. It still requires some care.
"It is heading towards a final situation tomorrow, I believe."
Barca, who signed South American players Philippe Coutinho and Yerry Mina in the January transfer window, are expected to close a deal worth an estimated €40 million for Arthur.
AkshayMishra
175
We needed a midfielder for sure after failures of Denis, Andre doing so many things wrong and also Iniesta suffering injuries! I hope he will be a fantastic player for us and able to replace our magician Iniesta!
ma_ly
61
some people say he will replace iniesta you are wrong man if you think like it iniesta's replacement is coutinho but arthur playing style is like xavi hope he will be next xavi
Juanlopez
45
How is Valverde planning to set up the team he has Coutinho and paulinho than he has Sergio and Rakitic or Iniesta this are all great players that get their job done and Iniesta has been coming down because of injuries but he still has rakitic.Although it is great to bring a player like him because now there will be competition for a starting spot and they will work twice as hard to earn it 💯
boxer
19
Neither iniesta nor xavi but an Arthur Himself ... I hope he could bring a lot to the club... And welcome to the best club in the world 💙❤
Rahbclo
11
How is Valverde planning to set up the team he has Coutinho and paulinho than he has Sergio and Rakitic or Iniesta this are all great players that get their job done and Iniesta has been coming down because of injuries but he still has rakitic.Although it is great to bring a player like him because now there will be competition for a starting spot and they will work twice as hard to earn it 💯
That makes team players more better and teams become more stronger why ever play need to prove themself when they do get the chance to play because somebody on the bench waiting to take you place if you dont delivers am not saying every game you will have a good game but you will always have your mind to do the best everytime when they dont have any competition they intend to do as the place why you know your going to get pick when the first 11 is call up to play so i love it this way put every player on there toes visca el barca what you think we are going to win laliga without a defeat ?