Everton and West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Arthur Melo, a 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder, during the summer transfer season.
Everton and West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Arthur Melo, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport and relayed by Sport Witness. Fiorentina can exercise a purchase option to seal a permanent transfer for the Juventus loanee. The Brazilian midfielder’s €5.5 million annual salary poses a challenge for La Viola. Meanwhile, the two Premier League clubs have begun talks to sign him during the summer transfer window.
Arthur Melo and his struggles
Arthur Melo has had a fall from favour since leaving Barcelona to join Juventus in September 2020. The transfer to Turin was part of an exchange agreement in which Miralem Pjanic moved the other way. However, neither transfer was successful, with the former Barcelona midfielder trying to break into the first-team squad at the Allianz Stadium.
A loan move to Liverpool in 2023/24 did not work out, but Fiorentina took a risk on him last summer. The Brazilian midfielder has been a mainstay for La Viola, with approximately 3,000 minutes of game time across 47 games in all competitions, including two goals and four assists.
Despite convincing Fiorentina to sign him, the 27-year-old’s €5.5 million annual salary prevents a permanent transfer. That may not be an issue for Premier League clubs, as Everton and West Ham United are interested in offering him a way out of Juventus. The two Premier League clubs have made touch about signing him.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Everton’s focus in Arthur Melo is justified. The Toffees are looking to sign a midfielder during the summer transfer window, while Amadou Onana’s future remains unknown. Everton has identified several potential candidates, including Leander Dendoncker. However, the underperforming Juventus midfielder is also a potential target.
In terms of West Ham, the latest discoveries in Lucas Paqueta’s betting controversy have raised concerns about his long-term future. So they’re looking for a midfielder, and Arthur appears to be a feasible option.
Juventus will aim to move Arthur swiftly, given his links to Everton and West Ham United. They are eager to get his €5.5 million annual salary off their books, and it will be intriguing to see how the negotiations for his departure unfold.
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