Arthur Melo

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Liverpool set to sign Juventus star Arthur Melo (Metro)

Liverpool expect to complete the signing of Juventus star Arthur Melo on a season-long loan deal today. Jurgen Klopp made a u-turn on signing a midfielder ...

[Jurgen Klopp](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jurgen-klopp/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) made a u-turn on signing a midfielder last week following defeat to Manchester Untied at Old Trafford and in light of his side’s injury problems. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Brazilian is on his way to Merseyside to complete a medical at the club before signing a season-long loan deal. [Juventus](https://metro.co.uk/tag/juventus/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) star Arthur Melo on a season-long loan deal today.

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Arthur Melo transfer latest as Liverpool midfield plan emerges on ... (Liverpool Echo)

Arthur Melo could be to set to join Liverpool on a season-long loan deal as Reds plot transfer deadline day swoop.

He has yet to feature this season and didn't take part in the Italian team's pre-season tour. Arthut has been sidelined with 15 different injury complaints during his four years playing in Europe. [Liverpool transfer state of play and what to expect on deadline day](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-deadline-day-24896519) [What national media spotted during 'mass confrontation' as Liverpool beat Newcastle](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-newcastle-national-media-24900735) [Liverpool player ratings as Fabio Carvalho the hero and Harvey Elliott impresses](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-player-ratings-fabio-carvalho-24894584) [Newcastle coach caught throwing object at Liverpool bench as tempers flare](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/object-thrown-bench-fury-boos-24900638) [Gary Lineker sends Harvey Elliott message after Liverpool win late against Newcastle](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-lineker-sends-harvey-elliott-24900403) He was a regular in the Brazil national team until the end of 2019 but has since been named in the squad only twice. Promoted Stories Arthur, who is a defensive midfielder by trade, has been in and out of the Juventus team since joining in the summer of 2020, making 31 appearances last season of which 16 were starts.

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Liverpool 'set to sign former Arsenal target Arthur Melo in shock loan ... (The Sun)

LIVERPOOL are reportedly on the verge of completing a shock loan swoop for Juventus star Arthur Melo.The 26-year-old midfielder has allegedly already.

[Melo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/arthur/), who was previously being [chased by Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19076008/juventus-desperate-arsenal-reignite-interest-arthur-melo-transfer/), will head to [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) on a loan deal - with no option to buy included in the package. [Gianluca Di Marzio](https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/liverpool-done-for-the-arrival-of-arthur-from-juventus) reported earlier that the Brazilian international was preparing to fly from Turin's Caselle airport to Merseyside in order to finalise the transfer, with footage now emerging of him boarding a flight. [dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19671547/liverpool-2-newcastle-1-isak-firmino-carvalho/) as skipper [Jordan Henderson](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jordan-henderson/) limped off with a hamstring injury. Now he is due to undergo a medical before completing the surprise switch. The 26-year-old midfielder is understood to have already agreed terms on a move to Anfield after a fee was finalised between the two clubs. As well as putting Liverpool, England as his new base, the Brazil ace posted a 'thank you' video montage of highlights from his time at Juventus.

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Arthur Melo: Liverpool close in on loan deal for Juventus midfielder (Telegraph.co.uk)

Jurgen Klopp is dealing with a midfield injury crisis which worsened on Wednesday with Jordan Henderson subbed off.

Klopp would have been forced to look within the squad for a solution if his recruiters were unable to pull off an 11th-hour coup in the transfer market. Henderson will have a scan over the next 24 hours. Liverpool's loan move is an emergency measure as Klopp deals with an injury crisis which worsened on Wednesday night.

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Arthur Melo to undergo medical ahead of Liverpool move (Football-Talk)

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is flying to the UK to undergo a medical ahead of a season long loan move to Liverpool, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is flying to the UK to undergo a medical ahead of a season long loan move to Liverpool, according to Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is flying to the UK to undergo a medical ahead of a season long loan move to Liverpool, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Liverpool have confirmed the deadline day signing of Arthur Melo on a season long... Romano says the Reds made their move on Wednesday night and Melo is set to join on a season long loan with no option to make the deal permanent next summer. The Italian journalist says Melo is flying to the UK from Turin’s Caselle airport to finalise the move. Arthur Melo to undergo medical ahead of Liverpool move

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Liverpool close to signing Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus (The Athletic)

It is expected the season-long loan move for the 26-year-old midfielder will be completed ahead of today's transfer deadline. An option to buy is not thought to ...

[Jordan Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jordan-henderson-y1RJ8PecCTSQJUtq/) was forced off with a hamstring problem during Wednesday night’s victory over [Newcastle United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/newcastle-united/). [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) are close to signing the Brazil international Arthur Melo on loan from [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/) for the season. [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://theathletic.com/football/player/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-RZw4BrkvAwkFgYIC/), Thiago, [Curtis Jones](https://theathletic.com/football/player/curtis-jones-oUDfN8P3bbsDYAPC/) and [Naby Keita](https://theathletic.com/football/player/naby-keita-QDeZXk2kh6jd8XBB/) all suffering injuries recently.

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Liverpool look to complete loan signing of Arthur Melo from Juventus ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool are looking to finalise a deadline-day loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, GOAL can confirm.

Arthur is very much a stop-gap signing, but arrives with experience of playing for big clubs in Barcelona and Juventus, as well as with 22 caps for Brazil to his name. The Brazilian international, 26, is set to undergo a medical with the Reds on Thursday as they seek to complete a deal before the transfer window closes. THE VERDICT: It's far from the solution many would have predicted for Liverpool when talking about midfield reinforcements this summer, but it's a body at least, and a player with a fair bit of top-level pedigree.

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Arthur Melo: Liverpool in loan talks for Juventus midfielder on ... (Sky Sports)

Arthur Melo is expected to fly to England on Thursday; Jurgen Klopp admitted last week that Liverpool do need midfield reinforcements; The transfer deadline ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. "Klopp's midfield, and indeed the system itself, is heavily reliant on the press-resistant, pedigreed pass-master Thiago. The player is flying now, he's flying from Turin to Liverpool. The midfield acts as enablers for the full-backs and the forward - a source of steel, stability, cover. "He is an excellent plan - but for his availability, which was no secret when he was signed from Bayern Munich. "Naby Keita is another who is rarely available but contributes rare progressive qualities. He scored four goals in 72 appearances with the La Liga club over two seasons. And to avoid missing out on any of the news wherever you are, look out for live streaming of Sky Sports News on the If we are not convinced, then we will not do it. 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. "The news is that he's flying and the two clubs have agreed the deal for the loan." Arthur Melo is flying to Liverpool as the club close in on a loan move for the Juventus midfielder.

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Liverpool fans left furious by club's shock deadline day pursuit of ... (Daily Mail)

Captain Jordan Henderson came off injured in the 71st minute of Wednesday night's 2-1 win against Newcastle, with Jurgen Klopp confirming his skipper picked ...

Reeks of a panic loan because Hendo got injured last night.' The Reds manager said: 'Obviously Hendo is injured, he got a hamstring [injury], which is absolutely not helpful. 'Incompetent t**ts': Liverpool fans are left FURIOUS by the Reds' shock deadline day pursuit of Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo... [It was] that serious that he couldn't carry on, so it was no tactical change.' The club reacted to their midfield injury crisis - Thiago, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also out - with a deadline-day pursuit of Arthur, but fans are not happy [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) fans have blasted the club's owners after reacting angrily to their deadline-day pursuit of [Juventus](/sport/teampages/juventus.html) midfielder [Arthur Melo](/sport/football/article-11168471/Liverpool-talks-Juventus-deadline-day-loan-Brazilian-midfielder-Arthur-Melo.html).

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Comparing Arthur Melo's stats to Liverpool's current midfield options (PlanetFootball)

Liverpool are reportedly in talks for a deadline day swoop for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo - but would he represent an upgrade on the midfielders ...

Curtis Jones – 1.2 (57.1%) Jordan Henderson – 1.2 (57.1%) Fabinho – 1.8 (50%) Fabinho – 0.4 (66.6%) Jordan Henderson – 0.6 (66.6%) Naby Keita – 1.1 (61.1%) Thiago Alcantara – 1.2 (63.2%) Curtis Jones – 2.6 (82.3%) Fabinho – 59.9 (87.6%) And now it seems that Liverpool are ready to reinforce their midfield with the signing of Arthur. But whether we can do something, I don’t know.” But that’s all I can say.

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Watch: Arthur Melo On His Way To Liverpool From Juventus (Sports Illustrated)

Liverpool bound Arthur Melo has been seen setting off from Turin as he looks set to complete his loan move to Anfield on transfer deadline day.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) The Brazilian has been spotted leaving Juventus in a taxi ahead of his flight to England. The injured and out of form midfield options has made the manager think twice. A player that can progress from midfield and yet cover for holes, which is an ideal option. Deadline day is full of drama, but usually Jurgen Klopp and his staff stay out of it.

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Arthur Melo: Strengths, weaknesses, style of play (This Is Anfield)

Liverpool look set to sign Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo on a season loan deal on deadline day. We take a closer look at who the player who has earned ...

[Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/) is one of the cleanest first and second phase passers in the sport. “It surprised me,” Messi said. Perhaps a loan will ensure he’s keen to make an impression – and resurrect his career / fulfil his undoubted potential. [Thiago](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/thiago/) role’ and also the holding midfield role, and [Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/) can do both. [Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/) signed for Barcelona. The press resistance and the circulatory but also progressive passing is a thing of beauty. [Thiago](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/thiago/).” It’s clear that Liverpool have sought a player to be able to rotate with the current No.6. Good positional awareness, able to receive the ball under pressure, beat a man and then play a killer pass. [Thiago](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/thiago/). We take a closer look at who the player who has earned praise from Messi in the past. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/jurgen-klopp/).

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Liverpool to sign Arthur Melo from Juventus on loan until end of ... (ESPN)

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of midfielder Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long loan deal.

[Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) for around €70 million in 2020. I'm really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt." [Naby Keita](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196567/Naby-Keita) and [Thiago Alcantara](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/135293/Thiago-Alcántara) among those sidelined.

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Liverpool look to complete loan signing of Arthur Melo from Juventus ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool are looking to finalise a deadline-day loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, GOAL can confirm.

Arthur is very much a stop-gap signing, but arrives with experience of playing for big clubs in Barcelona and Juventus, as well as with 22 caps for Brazil to his name. The Brazilian international, 26, is set to undergo a medical with the Reds on Thursday as they seek to complete a deal before the transfer window closes. THE VERDICT: It's far from the solution many would have predicted for Liverpool when talking about midfield reinforcements this summer, but it's a body at least, and a player with a fair bit of top-level pedigree.

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Liverpool issued concerning Arthur Melo warning with late Anfield ... (Daily Express)

Liverpool have been sent a warning ahead of their potential transfer deadline day move for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.

[La Liga](/latest/la-liga) for Barcelona for one season before he went to Juventus. The Brazil playmaker has played for Juventus and [Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) but former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has one question mark over the potential signing. It's difficult because for sure there [are] a few who are right, but there are different issues. Klopp has admitted that Liverpool are in need of midfield reinforcements, with just James Milner, Fabinho, Harvey Elliott, Fabio Carvalho and Curtis Jones as options for Saturday’s Merseyside derby. [Jurgen Klopp’s](/latest/jurgen-klopp) side are set to bolster their options in the middle of the park by signing the Brazilian on loan before Thursday’s 11.00pm deadline. “Jordan Henderson getting injured in the game yesterday has forced their hand to bring somebody in.

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Liverpool trying to sign midfielder Arthur Melo on loan (Liverpool FC)

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Report: Liverpool Chose Arthur Melo Over Chelsea Bound Denis ... (Sports Illustrated)

Liverpool are on the verge of completing a medical for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, who they chose over his current teammate Denis Zakaria.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) It already has in three matches. Zakaria is now, in fact, finalising a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea. [2-1 win](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) over Newcastle United, pushing hard to bring in a midfielder.

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Arthur Melo solution emerges as Liverpool wait to see how ... (Sporting News AU)

If Jurgen Klopp's bosses at Liverpool still needed any convincing that a midfielder was desperately required with the transfer deadline approaching, ...

It is not a move that even the club's recruitment staff could have foreseen in the early weeks of this summer transfer window. However, quite unlike at Anfield this time, the Magpies were penned in, dominated, and sliced apart so regularly that a 4-0 scoreline would've been more appropriate. But the events of Wednesday evening at Anfield also served to throw up yet more questions over the obvious problem area of Klopp's squad, and it is within this context that a loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is now looking likely to be completed on deadline day.

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Arthur Melo's Wage Details Emerge Ahead Of Loan Move To Liverpool (Sports Illustrated)

Liverpool have swooped in late in the transfer window to make a deadline day signing of Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) Sensational Reds Back At It](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-9-0-bournemouth-match-highlights-sensational-reds-back-at-it) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Alisson](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi8l4u1mvT5AhVFgP0HHVJbArAQFnoECAoQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Falisson%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F105470&usg=AOvVaw37SXiuzliyhlURP1qe00AY), [Fabio Aurelio](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjp6925mvT5AhWygP0HHdL0Cv4QFnoECB8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Ffabio-aurelio%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F7570&usg=AOvVaw10yAzaMcpBOqI3roOwLqbw), [Philippe Coutinho](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjFp_y_mvT5AhU1RuUKHV3uB4oQFnoECA4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Fphilippe-coutinho%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F80444&usg=AOvVaw0u0fSbLJk3NOqPjxhBZuOG), [Doni](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjFlfXEmvT5AhWch_0HHdF7DTwQFnoECBIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Fdoni%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F20392&usg=AOvVaw22BXNPsiyAzVba1gaM1wCg), [Fabinho](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwislqjJmvT5AhUChf0HHU7cBxAQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Ffabinho%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F225693&usg=AOvVaw3xC0G8lhlUiN_cjrOp783T), [Roberto Firmino](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwia0YDWmvT5AhUihv0HHeyiAEQQFnoECA4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Froberto-firmino%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F131789&usg=AOvVaw0lNNdMbBABU6aUURf3LCUw), and [Lucas Leiva](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwinktnamvT5AhXngP0HHRzFBe8QFnoECBYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Flucas-leiva%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F41414&usg=AOvVaw0nbZiqeWba_c_wGYAlEkYt). "I don't think so, but as long as there's time we should not close the door completely. Obviously, Hendo's hamstring [injury] is not helpful." [Romeo Agresti](https://twitter.com/romeoagresti) released a video on Thursday morning of Arthur Melo travelling to Liverpool from Turin, which was shared by the well-respected Italian journalist, [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano). [Jordan Henderson](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwidzpqTmvT5AhVEhf0HHY5DDHwQFnoECBwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Fjordan-henderson%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F61651&usg=AOvVaw0csDebcV3n4_7c9htwi__n) during the match at Anfield was the catalyst for a string of negotiations in the middle of last night over a potential loan move for the Brazilian midfielder [Arthur Melo](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJsYCbmvT5AhUqg_0HHS78BkoQFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Farthur%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F362842&usg=AOvVaw3J6eTTT5QuyEVhOmBAMeeX) from Juventus. [Reliable Journalist Shuts Down Konrad Laimer To Liverpool Transfer Rumours](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/reliable-journalist-shuts-down-konrad-laimer-to-liverpool-transfer-rumours) [Virgil Van Dijk Sends Clear Transfer Plea To Liverpool's Board And Recruitment](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/virgil-van-dijk-sends-clear-transfer-plea-to-liverpools-board-and-recruitment) [Potter Not Suprised Moises Caicedo Is Generating Interest Amid Liverpool Rumours](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/potter-not-suprised-moises-caicedo-is-generating-interest-amid-liverpool-rumours) [Journalist Names Three Realistic Midfield Options Liverpool Could Sign Before Transfer Window Closes](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/journalist-names-three-realistic-midfield-options-liverpool-could-sign-before-transfer-window-closes) [Report: Liverpool Have 'Upper-Hand' Over Real Madrid For Jude Bellingham](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/report-liverpool-have-upper-hand-over-real-madrid-for-jude-bellingham) [Watch: Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth Match Highlights

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Liverpool complete signing of Arthur Melo on loan (Liverpool FC)

The Reds have moved to bolster their midfield options on transfer deadline day with the acquisition of the 26-year-old, who finalised the move at the AXA ...

TransferMax Woltman completes loan switch to Doncaster. GalleryPhotos: Arthur Melo arrives at the AXA Training Centre to seal loan move. It’s a massive club with a great manager, great players. He added: “Liverpool have a wonderful history in football. He tallied 50 appearances during four seasons with the Porto Alegre club before securing a switch to Barcelona in 2018. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.”

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Liverpool take Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus to solve midfield ... (The Guardian)

Liverpool have addressed their midfield shortage by signing Arthur Melo on a season-long loan from Juventus after Jordan Henderson injured a hamstring.

Liverpool tried to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni from Monaco this summer but the France international was set on a move to Real Madrid, whom he joined in a €100m deal. But the 26-year-old has made only 24 starts in Serie A and found himself on the margins of Massimiliano Allegri’s plans last season. The Brazil international travelled to Merseyside for a medical on deadline day after an approach from Liverpool in the early hours of Thursday.

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'Liverpool have brought in Arthur Melo on a season-long loan deal ... (Eurosport.com)

The Brazilian completed a surprise deadline day switch to Anfield after Liverpool's injury crisis worsened on Wednesday night against Newcastle.

"I’m really, really happy to be here wearing this great shirt with this famous badge that represents so much in world football, it’s a dream," He told Liverpoolfc.com. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.” Arthur, who has a contract until 2025 in Turin, has joined Liverpool until the end of the season.

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Arthur Melo to Liverpool: Injury-prone but technically brilliant, Brazil ... (Sky Sports)

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Brazil midfielder Arthur Melo on a season-long loan from Juventus; the Reds found themselves light in midfield ...

It is a worrying trend which goes part of the way to explaining why Arsenal decided against moving for him in the January transfer window. Chiefly, though, he is someone who can help his team dominate possession and unpick opposition defences. Only one player, Manuel Locatelli, has averaged more passes in the final third. He has won a total of 22 caps for Brazil and played a key role in his country's Copa America triumph back in 2019. Over the course of his first season at the club, he only started more than three consecutive games on two occasions. Does he have the robustness to play under Klopp?

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Liverpool FC Transfer Scouting Report: Arthur Melo (The Liverpool Offside)

With the Reds getting a warm body in the door to stave off their injury crisis, we try and get a sense for what their new man can contribute.

On the other hand, the worst that can happen is he doesn’t do a whole lot and leaves at the end of the season having not impacted the club’s ability to go after their top targets next summer. The Reds could be getting a player desperate to improve his standing in world football and break back into the Seleção as he enters his prime. Or they could be getting a player downtrodden by the cynicism of international football, simply moving from one frustrating situation to the next without the motivation to re-engage and take charge of his career. Once he has achieved control and worked himself a bit of space, the other thing Arthur excels at is moving the ball along. A single loss of possession per game on average is also testament to the former Grêmio man’s press resistance and ball retention ability. The 26-year-old possesses terrific fundamentals and rarely takes a bad touch, even in tight areas, using close control, balance, and vision to ensure the ball does what he wants it to do.

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