Liverpool’pressed the panic button’ when signing Arthur Melo last summer, journalistDean Joneshas told GIVEMESPORT.
The Brazilian midfielder failed to make an impact thɾօυɢҺout the season after joining the club on loan.
Arthur signed forLiverpoolon loan from Italian club Juventus, according toSky Sports, with the Merseyside club having the option to buy him on a permanent Ԁєɑł for £32m.
Earlier in the campaign, journalist Pete O’Rourke toldGIVEMESPORTthat Jurgen Klopp didn’t trust Arthur during his time at the club, despite their struggles.
After Arthur’s loan spell єɴԀed, Klopp thanked the Juventus midfielder for his professionalism during his time at Anfield.
Hesaid: “I would like to wish the best to Arthur as his loan period comes to an єɴԀ — his professionalism and ability were clear to all who worked with him.”
The Reds failed to qualify for the Champions League last term, єɴԀuring a difficult period, but Arthur still failed to play a single minute of Premier League football, as perFBref.
It’s rare that we seeLiverpoolmake a mistake in the transfer market, but Arthur will certainly go down as a failed signing.
The Brazilian international was signed very late in the summer transfer window withLiverpoolfailing to bring in another midfielder, so there’s no doubt it was a bit of a panic buy.
What has Jones said about Arthur?
Jones has suggested thatLiverpool’pressed the panic button’ when signing Arthur.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said:”It’s hard because Arthur’s being tarnished a bit by that spell atLiverpool. The truth is, it never looked like a good signing from the outset.
“It was one of the few times thatLiverpoolpressed the panic button in the transfer market. Different players thrive in different environments and situations and that wasn’t a good one for him.”
What’s next for Liverpool?
Liverpool have already confirmed the signing of former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who you’d imagine will make a much bigger impact than Arthur on Merseyside.
After losing Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner, due to their contracts expiring, further midfield reinforcements will be necessary.
The key forLiverpoolwill be to not panic buy like they did with Arthur.
