Everton are looking to conclude a move for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo in the next days, according to Tuttosport. The next few days are critical for the Toffees, as Dan Friedkin seeks to finalize the club’s takeover by purchasing Farhad Moshiri’s controlling stake. The AS Roma owner will not only repay a big loan, but he will also invest in the club’s operational costs, which will benefit Everton in the transfer market. The Italian publication stated online on June 17th that the Toffees had “concrete interest” in signing the 27-year-old midfielder, who is expected to transfer to Merseyside this summer.
The agreement could be completed in the “next few days” if Friedkin succeeds in his takeover bid, and it may slightly extend the transfer’s timeline. Arthur Melo: Everton’s smart signing? The 22-times capped Brazilian international is an experienced midfielder who might be a valuable addition to the squad if he can be found on a budget. Arthur joined Liverpool on loan from Juventus in the summer of 2022, but only played one game for the club owing to physical issues. Last season, he joined Fiorentina on loan from Juventus, where he appeared in 48 games in all competitions and scored two goals. He has made 63 appearances for Juventus since signing from Barcelona in the summer of 2020.
Sean Dyche will need to strengthen his midfield in the summer window. Idrissa Gueye is nearing the end of his career, and the Toffees may need to offload Amadou Onana before the end of the month to meet Premier League financial restrictions. If Onana quits, Arthur may be a natural successor, although the nature of the contract is unclear at this time. Until Friedkin takes over as manager, it is difficult to forecast how Everton would approach the transfer market.