Author: Soorya G
Just a few years ago, Arthur Melo emerged as an exciting prospect in Brazilian soccer. After a standout year with Gremio in 2017, Barcelona secured his services for a fee of 31 million euros in July 2018. However, his career took an unexpected turn when, two years later, he was sent to Juventus as part of a deal involving Miralem Pjanic. Unfortunately, nothing was ever the same for the Brazilian, who recently returned to Juventus after an unforgettable spell at Liverpool.
Within the confines of Turin, Arthur encountered an obstacle, which came in the form of repeated midfield signings who denied him minutes, impeding his progress, which eventually led to him embarking on a loan spell with Liverpool in 2022. Sadly, his time at Anfield didn’t turn out as planned, as he had the misfortune of being hampered by injuries, limiting his appearances to just 13 minutes during the season. Despite this setback, it seems that the 26-year-old midfielder has attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs.
Aston Villa, Brighton and Newcastle are all eyeing the signing of Arthur as they look to strengthen their squads for the upcoming European campaigns. Due to their involvement in continental competitions, these clubs represent attractive destinations for the midfielder, who wants to rejuvenate his career.
Unai Emery embarked on a significant project with Aston Villa, leading them to qualification for the UEFA Conference League. Likewise, under the astute leadership of Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton have made a remarkable impression and are set to take part in the Europa League for the first time. However, it seems that Newcastle are in an even more advantageous position, having secured a place in the esteemed Champions League and at the same time strengthened their financial power.
In addition, Juventus have expressed an interest in acquiring Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey from Arsenal, and there are reports that the Old Lady have proposed a possible swap involving Arthur Melo. It’s worth noting that Arsenal had already explored the possibility of securing the services of the former Barcelona midfielder, as highlighted by several major media outlets.
As the tides of Arthur Melo’s career continue to turn, the allure of joining a new Premier League team catches his eye. The midfielder is looking to rekindle the sparkle that has put him in the minds of many experts as a jewel of the future.