Liverpool FC have confirmed the signing of midfielder Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus, with the Brazilian joining the club in a deadline day deal to boost team.
The need for a new midfield arrival was compounded when Jordan Henderson sustained a hamstring injury in the win over Newcastle on Wednesday.
Liverpool have been in the market for a new signing and the arrival of Arthur has now been confirmed, with the midfielder joining on a season-long loan deal.
The club acted quickly in the face of the captain’s injury, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Thiago still sidelined, while Curtis Jones just returned to the squad.
Arthur‘s arrival marks only the third loan signing under Jurgen Klopp, with the Brazilian acting as a needed stop-gap in the middle of the park.
The player, who will wear the No.29 shirt, is the Reds’ first summer deadline day deal since 2017.
There is no obligation to buy the player, but Juventus have stated that there is an option to make the deal permanent for €37.5 million next summer.