Fabrizio Romano has shared that Liverpool missed out on a midfield option on their shortlist in Rafinha after the midfielder made a free move to Al-Arabi, and the Reds evidently favor a move for Arthur Melo instead.
The Italian journalist shared the update in question on his YouTube channel (rebroadcast by Rousing The Kop), noting that the player had been “dreaming” about the possibility of joining his brother, and current Red, Thiago Alcantara at Anfield.
The Merseysiders appear to have some faith that the loan switch will work after agreeing to the insertion of a purchase option clause in the deal that brings the No.29 to the AXA training centre.
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Having spent a considerable number of years with a European powerhouse in Barcelona, not to mention his time in the French capital, it is a shame to see a player of such quality relegated (with all due respect) to the Qatar outfit.
It’s a regret we’ll quickly move on from, of course, should our latest addition to the club’s growing Brazilian contingent prove its naysayers wrong and shine under Jurgen Klopp.
Certainly fans shouldn’t be too quick to assume that Massimiliano Allegri’s lack of a stamp of approval is a worrying sign for the 26-year-old’s prospects on Merseyside.
We’ve lost a Barcelona product, but perhaps another in Arthur could prove as influential as our coaching staff hope he can be with the famous red shirt.
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