Verbal agreement: HSV close in on Arthur loan move! | OneFootball

HSV still want to sign a right wing-back before the transfer window closes. Arthur is emerging as the most realistic solution.

The Brazilian is currently struggling for game time at Bayer Leverkusen and is expected to go out on loan to gain match practice. Alongside the Rothosen, northern rivals Werder Bremen had also shown interest. But according to Sky transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg, HSV have won the race and already reached a verbal agreement with Arthur.

Even so, the deal is not done yet. The Hanseatic club are still negotiating a loan agreement with Leverkusen, which will most likely not include an option to buy. Arthur, who was signed in 2023 for a fee of seven million euros, is still under contract with the Werkself until 2031 and is expected to return there strengthened by a loan spell within the Bundesliga.

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HSV: Will Arthur take over from Jatta?

At HSV, the 23-year-old—who has repeatedly been held back by injuries and has even made a senior international appearance for the Selecao—would compete with Bakery Jatta, who had become the undisputed option after the departures of William Mikelbrencis and Giorgi Gocholeishvili. The “HSV stalwart” – at the club since 2016 – enjoys great respect within the team and among many fans because of his consistently committed style of play and his ability to never give up.

Just a year ago, Jatta seemed to be out of the picture and at times was not even allowed to train with the team. But he fought his way back and even established himself as a regular starter in the second half of last season. His technical shortcomings are still obvious at top-flight level, however, which is why those in charge have long been looking at alternatives who could go straight into the starting lineup.

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At first, the preferred option was Elias Baum, who was shown a clear path by new coach Adi Hütter and decided to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt. Now Arthur—far stronger on the ball than Jatta while also possessing similarly high natural pace—is in pole position and could soon be playing at the Volkspark.

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