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title: "Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano shares Arthur Melo update"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-09-18T16:45:52Z"
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# Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano shares Arthur Melo update

**Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Arthur Melo’s situation at [Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/), revealing that the loanee is expected to stay at Anfield in January.**

### **The Lowdown: Melo’s transfer**

Heading into deadline day with Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain [all injured](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12686976/arthur-melo-liverpool-complete-loan-signing-of-juventus-midfielder), it was imperative for the Reds to secure an additional midfielder before the transfer window closed.

It was duly announced the Merseyside club had reach a [season-long loan](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12686976/arthur-melo-liverpool-complete-loan-signing-of-juventus-midfielder) agreement with Juventus over the transfer of the 26-year-old midfielder.

The Bianconeri [revealed](https://www.juventus.com/images/image/upload/dev/plpj5ddnr5dgproo5oc3.pdf) that Jurgen Klopp’s side had paid €4.5m (£3.9m) as an initial loan fee, with the option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season for €37.5m (£32.3m).

### **The Latest: Romano’s claim**

Despite his much-needed arrival at Anfield, the Brazil international is [yet to make an appearance](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-melo/leistungsdaten/spieler/362842) for Liverpool in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), featuring for just [13 minutes](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-melo/leistungsdaten/spieler/362842) of a possible 270 in all competitions since his deadline day move.

According to [Tuttomercatoweb](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/juventus/?action=read&idnet=dHV0dG9qdXZlLmNvbS02MTQzNjM), the Reds are considering cutting Melo’s loan short, with the view to bring in a replacement during the winter. However, Romano has now shared an update on these rumours, stating that the midfielder is expected to remain with the Merseyside club.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1571271132111683590), the reliable journalist claimed: “Arthur Melo had the chance to play for 90 minutes with Liverpool U21 team — it’s his first start in 129 days, working hard to be 100% ready. #LFC

“Arthur will keep working at the AXA Training Centre. No plans to leave in January on player or Liverpool side, as mentioned.”

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### **The Verdict: Big opportunity**

Despite joining Juventus from Barcelona in 2020 in a swap deal with Miralem Pjanic worth [£66m](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/29/barcelona-set-to-exchange-arthur-for-miralem-pjanic-with-juventus), Melo struggled to establish himself as an essential part of Massimiliano Allegri’s XI in Turin.

In Serie A last season, the Brazilian featured in the starting line-up on just [11 occasions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-melo/leistungsdaten/spieler/362842/plus/0?saison=2021), coming off the bench in nine other matches.

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Amid Liverpool’s [abundance](https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php) of midfield injuries, Melo’s arrival at Anfield could provide him with a very good opportunity to get his career at the top level back on track, especially with the World Cup around the corner.

As a result, the player will be hoping to get fully integrated into Klopp’s team as soon as possible. A [full-game runout](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-melo/leistungsdaten/spieler/362842) in the under-21s’ Premier League 2 win over Leicester on Saturday could be the first stepping stone on the journey.