Everton consider move for Arthur Melo

Everton are considering making a move to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo this summer, according to a report from Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Despite being taken ten points off for breaching financial rules, the Toffees secured Premier League safety quite comfortably in the end, which shows the fantastic work Sean Dyche has done.

The summer window will be crucial for the Toffees. They need to resolve their ownership problems, and Dyche needs to be properly backed in the transfer market.

There could be a possibility that the Toffees may need to sell some of their star players to fund moves for new arrivals. Jarrad Branthwaite is being chased by a host of top Premier League clubs, while Newcastle are showing interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

It appears that Everton are looking to sign a new midfielder this summer. They have been linked with Benfica star Florentino Luis, and the latest report from GDS suggests that Arthur is also on their wishlist.

In their print edition (page 13, 25 May), the newspaper claims that despite an impressive loan spell at Fiorentina, the Serie A club cannot sign him permanently this summer. Napoli and West Ham are the other clubs keen to sign Arthur. Everton have made an approach and enquired about his availability.

Another chance to impress in the Premier League?

There is a chance that Everton could offload Amadou Onana who is a bankable asset. In case he leaves, the Toffees will be forced to sign one or two quality midfielders.

Arthur joined Liverpool in 2022, but his time at Anfield was blighted by injuries, as he made just four appearances in all competitions.

He has been superb for Fiorentina in 2023/24 having made 47 appearances across all competitions. He looks like a player reborn, and that’s why Everton are looking to bring him to Goodison Park.

Known for his ability to pick passes and dictate tempo, he could bring a new dimension to the Everton side. While his stint at Liverpool turned into a nightmare, he might enjoy success playing for the blue half of Merseyside.