One of Jurgen Klopp’s worst-ever Liverpool signings could reportedly join Arsenal in the summer.
During Klopp’s tenure as Liverpool boss, the Anfield club was renowned for signing some of the best players available.
The likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Fabinho, Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson were all signed during Klopp’s time as Reds boss.
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However, some signings didn’t quite work out, such as Naby Keita, Loris Karius and more recently, Arthur Melo.
Brazilian midfielder Melo was signed from Juventus on a season-long loan after a string of midfield injuries forced Liverpool to make a late transfer.
However, after playing just 13 minutes for the club during a 4-1 defeat in the Champions League against Napoli, Melo never set foot on the pitch as a Liverpool player again.
The 27-year-old spent the 23/24 season on loan at Serie A side Fiorentina, for whom he made 33 appearances and managed to enjoy an injury-free campaign.
Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, it has been claimed that Melo could move back to the Premier League and sign for Arsenal.
As reported by Italian news outlet Tutto Juve, Juventus want to sign Gunners defender Jakub Kiwior and could use Melo as a make-weight with Arsenal valuing Kiwior at around £17 million.
Speaking last month, Melo spoke about his physical shape and his form, he said: “I feel really good, phenomenal. This is the best moment of my career.
“Physically, it’s been the season that I’ve played the most minutes in over all these years.”
Melo continued: “Also with much more experience under my belt after having played in several leagues and teams. It’s a mix, mentally and in terms of maturity, I feel phenomenal.”
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Topics: Arsenal, Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Football
Marcus Chan