Setien admits Arthur may be affected by Juve talk
Barcelona coach Quique Setien admitted Arthur could be affected by rumours linking him with a move to Juventus.
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Sky Sports reported on Wednesday (AEST) that Juve had agreed an €80million deal with Barca, but must still convince the midfielder to join.
Arthur was substituted early in the second half as Barcelona edged Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in LaLiga.
Setien said the speculation surrounding the midfielder's future could be impacting the Brazil international's performances.
"If this is the case I'm sure it's affecting him, yes," he said.
"I'm very happy with what he's doing, he's an important player for us and we'll try to get the best out of him.
"Given how things are we need all of our players and we'll try and isolate ourselves from this situation and the media who are reporting on and talking about these rumours.
"We need him to be focused. It's true it is a difficult situation but we have to overcome it somehow."
Arthur has made 27 appearances this season for Barcelona, who moved three points clear of rivals Real Madrid atop the table.
