Arthur Melo

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.

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).

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.

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.

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/).

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.

Reports broke on Thursday morning claiming that Liverpool are trying to agree to a season long-deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Watch: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United Match Highlights [Lionel Messi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lionel-messi/profil/spieler/28003). [HITC](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/09/01/surprised-messi-has-already-told-liverpool-fans-what-to-expect-from-arthur-as-loan-nears/)) paid his former teammate the highest possible praise. [Jordan Henderson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jordan-henderson/profil/spieler/61651) had [picked up a hamstring injury](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/jurgen-klopp-reveals-jordan-henderson-picked-up-an-injury-in-dramatic-liverpool-win) in [Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle United.](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) [Thiago Alcantara](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/profil/spieler/60444), [Curtis Jones](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/profil/spieler/433188), [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/profil/spieler/143424), and [Naby Keita](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/profil/spieler/302215) all missing and limiting the options of manager Jurgen Klopp. [Sky Sport](https://twitter.com/skysport) international reporter [Gianluca Di Marzio](https://twitter.com/DiMarzio) claiming that the 26-year-old is due to undergo a medical ahead of a move to Liverpool being completed. Carvalho Injury Time Winner For Reds](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) [Exclusive: Didi Hamann Doesn’t Think It’s 'Fair' to Blame Liverpool's Midfield Issues on Jordan Henderson](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-didi-hamann-doesnt-think-its-fair-to-blame-liverpools-midfield-issues-on-jordan-henderson) [Exclusive: Glen Johnson Tells Liverpool Fans to 'Relax' Regarding FSG Criticism](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-glen-johnson-tells-liverpool-fans-to-relax-regarding-fsg-criticism) [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) [Reports](https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/1565255518691663875) broke on Thursday morning claiming that Liverpool are trying to agree to a season long-deal for Juventus midfielder [Arthur Melo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur/profil/spieler/362842).

In an effort to address his injury woes in midfield, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is landing Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus on the final hours of the ...

The Brazil international also fits in with the squad as Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino are all involved with international setup, and there's no doubt he's in search of more minutes in effort to grab Tite's attention. Not much of a goal scorer, Arthur won't light up the stat sheet at Liverpool but he's a tidy passer who can fit into Klopp's midfield three. With Thiago, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson all nursing injuries, Liverpool have been light on midfielders at the early stage of the season and Arthur brings an experienced option into the side.

The Reds wanted to sign a midfielder but the feeling was that no desired target was available—then the captain was injured against Newcastle.

Now 26, Melo hasn’t looked the player he was meant to be for at least a few seasons. And even the player he was meant to be wasn’t enough for Barcelona not to try to sign an upgrade. That has been clear in recent seasons, and was an approach again on display this summer when Aurélien Tchouaméni chose [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) and Dortmund was unwilling to sell Jude Bellingham and they decided to stick with what they already had for the 2022-23 season. Attempts to use him in a deeper role as a six at Juventus failed miserably. Then, with injuries piling up, they began to look to sign a midfielder. [Newcastle](https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com) on Wednesday evening, captain Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury of uncertain severity that will require scans.

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.

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.

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

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.”

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.

Liverpool bolstered its midfield by adding Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus for the rest of the season in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.” “We talked a lot,” Arthur said about Liverpool, “and our ideas and visions were a good fit so I’m sure it was the right choice. He has played 22 times for Brazil.

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.

Arthur will join Liverpool on a season-long loan; the Brazik midfielder has been with Juventus since 2020 having moved from Barcelona; Jurgen Klopp admitted ...

They hope that he will take off at Liverpool and then there would be an outcome rather than just a loss of money." "I'm really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt." "I'm not sure whether Arthur Melo is more of a body they're bringing in right now.

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?

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Brazil international Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long. Juventus released a statement late on Thursday ...

He won It’s a massive club with a great manager, great players. As I said before, it’s a dream to be here.” I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.” He added: “Liverpool have a wonderful history in football. [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) have confirmed the signing of Brazil international Arthur Melo from [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/) on a season-long.

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.

With Thiago, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson all nursing injuries, Liverpool have been light on midfielders at the early ...

The Brazil international also fits in with the squad as Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino are all involved with international setup, and there's no doubt he's in search of more minutes in effort to grab Tite's attention. Not much of a goal scorer, Arthur won't light up the stat sheet at Liverpool but he's a tidy passer who can fit into Klopp's midfield three. With Thiago, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson all nursing injuries, Liverpool have been light on midfielders at the early stage of the season and Arthur brings an experienced option into the side.

Reds will pay a loan fee and have option to buy Brazilian next summer.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [Watch: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United Match Highlights [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Thiago Alcantara](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/profil/spieler/60444), [Curtis Jones](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/profil/spieler/433188), [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/profil/spieler/143424), and [Naby Keita](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/profil/spieler/302215) through injury since the opening day of the season. [James Pearce](https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC) of [The Athletic](https://twitter.com/TheAthleticUK), Liverpool will pay a loan fee of €4.5million for the season-long deal and will have the option to buy the player for €37.5million next summer. [Jordan Henderson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jordan-henderson/profil/spieler/61651) limped off with [a hamstring problem](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/jurgen-klopp-reveals-jordan-henderson-picked-up-an-injury-in-dramatic-liverpool-win) during the [2-1 victory over Newcastle United](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) on Wednesday. Carvalho Injury Time Winner For Reds](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) [Exclusive: Didi Hamann Doesn’t Think It’s 'Fair' to Blame Liverpool's Midfield Issues on Jordan Henderson](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-didi-hamann-doesnt-think-its-fair-to-blame-liverpools-midfield-issues-on-jordan-henderson) [Exclusive: Glen Johnson Tells Liverpool Fans to 'Relax' Regarding FSG Criticism](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-glen-johnson-tells-liverpool-fans-to-relax-regarding-fsg-criticism) [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) [Liverpool announced the signing](https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1565444981569032192) of Juventus midfielder [Arthur Melo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur/profil/spieler/362842) on a season-long loan, some further details have been revealed in respect of the deal. The deal makes a lot of sense for Liverpool as they have brought in a very talented midfield player to help them through their injury crisis but are not committed to shelling out a large transfer fee.

That proved to be the trigger for Liverpool to finally bolster their depleted midfield department. Klopp, Ward and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon ...

[Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/). Neither looked the part with Liverpool deciding not to trigger their option to buy Kabak following his loan from Schalke and Davies leaving for [Rangers](https://theathletic.com/football/team/rangers-fc/) without ever making an appearance. He’s excited about the opportunity to play for Klopp and is desperate to use this stage to get regular action and secure his place in Brazil’s squad for the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) in [Qatar.](https://theathletic.com/3219102/2022/03/31/why-world-cup-2022-qatar-controversial/) On his return he only made 11 league starts in 2021-22 with Allegri wanting his midfield to be more robust, underlined by the signing of Denis Zakaria. With the 26-year-old surplus to requirements under Massimiliano Allegri and [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/) keen to get him off their wage bill, it wasn’t a difficult agreement to thrash out. Arthur underwent surgery to remove the calcification and was out for three months. National team boss Tite said: “He always finds the best escape, the best pass out.” After scoring four goals and contributing six assists in 72 games for Barcelona, he moved to Juventus in June 2020. However, the manager’s sense of joy had been tempered by the news that captain [Jordan Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jordan-henderson-y1RJ8PecCTSQJUtq/) had damaged his hamstring. Liverpool hope to sign the £100million-rated ($115.4m) England international next year. Initially, Klopp ruled out pursuing an alternative and was adamant he was happy to embark on this season with the options already at his disposal. By 10am on Thursday, Arthur was on a private plane with his agent Federico Pastorello heading from Turin to the UK to undergo his medical. Earlier in the day sources had indicated that the deal was set to be a straight loan with no option to make the arrangement permanent.

Several late Premier League transfers were completed on deadline day with Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City all adding to their squads.

Don’t let forwards tempt him into trying to follow them and make a challenge in the channels, because he’s not recovering that ground afterwards. It has been a tough summer for Leicester fans and Wout Faes is the only first-team present they were offered. He is a central player primarily, though BVB also used him on the sides of a three and even at full-back in a four at times...not usually with a positive outcome from the latter, it should be noted. A switch to Fulham, then, will hopefully revitalise this once-exciting youngster; now 29 it remains to be seen how much of his old explosivity and adventurism he can rediscover. He has been a firm backup player over the past few campaigns and only made the bench twice in Ligue 1 last season. Akanji has also, however, been afflicted by concentration issues and error-strewn games - something which has been a Dortmund-wide problem for some time, so perhaps it was more environment or asked-for role than actual skill-set. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) His passing is good enough to replicate some of Jorginho’s deeper work on the ball too, while being more mobile than the Italian. Another who has left Juventus, the Swiss midfielder signed for Chelsea on loan and will look to rediscover his pre-injury top form. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. A Thiago alternative is the most likely use for him initially. He’s not a out-and-out attacker or clever dribbling conduit, but adds guile and final-third running when used in that spot.

Following Liverpool's win against Newcastle, Jurgen Klopp came out saying he did not think the club would bring in a midfielder before the end of the ...

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [Watch: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United Match Highlights The new LFC No.29 has made 63 appearances since joining Juventus from Barcelona in the summer of 2020. This is not a real surprise when In some regard, this is a deal that Liverpool cannot lose anything from. The loan fee is also €4.5 million. [Thiago Alacantara](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/profil/spieler/60444), with his delicate touches and passes even [compared to those of Xavi's by Lionel Messi](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/similar-to-xavi-lionel-messi-has-high-praise-for-new-liverpool-signing). [Jude Bellingham](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jude-bellingham/profil/spieler/581678), [Moises Caicedo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moises-caicedo/profil/spieler/687626), [Douglas Luiz](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/douglas-luiz/profil/spieler/447661) and [Youri Tielemans](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/youri-tielemans/profil/spieler/249565). [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/profil/spieler/143424), [Naby Keita](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/profil/spieler/302215) and [James Milner](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/profil/spieler/3333) all expected to depart at the end of the season, he could be a great squad player to have around. [Aaron Ramsey](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-ramsey/profil/spieler/50057), now at OGC Nice, had his contract terminated due to the same problem. [deal had been agreed](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/report-liverpool-closing-in-on-loan-signing-of-juventus-midfielder-arthur-melo) for Juventus midfielder [Arthur Melo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-melo/profil/spieler/362842) to join the Reds on loan.