Arthur Melo: Liverpool in loan talks for Juventus midfielder on Transfer Deadline Day
Arthur Melo is flying to Liverpool as the club closes in on a loan move for the Juventus midfielder.
The 26-year-old is expected to join the club on a straight season-long deal with no option or obligation to make it permanent.
Brazil international Arthur is due on Merseyside around lunchtime and expected to undergo a medical this afternoon. The transfer deadline is at 11pm in England.
Despite previously saying that Liverpool did not need midfield reinforcements, manager Jurgen Klopp admitted last week that the Reds may need other options in the middle of the park.
He said: “It must be the right player. Some players are just unavailable, that’s how it is, but if we can do something, and if we will do something, then we are 100 per cent convinced about it. If we are not convinced, then we will not do it. That’s the situation.
“If it’s the right player, we need him. If it’s not the right player, we don’t need him.
“I’m the one who said we don’t need a midfielder, and now we need a midfielder.
“You were all right and I was wrong. That is the situation.
“But that specific point doesn’t change it. If we do something, then it has to be the right one.”
Brazil international Arthur began his career with Gremio in his home country, before joining Barcelona in 2018. He scored four goals in 72 appearances with the La Liga club over two seasons.
Arthur then joined Juventus in June 2020, initially signing a five-year contract. He has made 63 appearances for the Italian club over the last two seasons.
He was also part of Brazil’s Copa America-winning squad in 2019, assisting Gabriel Jesus’ goal at the end of the first half as they beat Peru 3-1. – SkySports
