Jürgen Klopp wanted a new midfielder in the latter stages of the last transfer window and Liverpool fulfilled the manager’s wish by signing Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus on deadline day.
The 26-year-old made his debut for the Reds against Napoli in the Champions League. He is set to miss the rest of this calendar year due to an injury.
Arthur’s situation shows Liverpool need to plan in advance if they want to bolster their midfield, either in January or next summer. It looks like that’s what the Merseyside club are doing.
The Argentina international arrived in Europe at the start of this year, when the Eagles signed him from River Plate. He has been a regular for his club this season, making 17 appearances in all competitions, which includes four starts in the Champions League.
Describing his performances and role, O Jogo state the South American is the ‘team’s engine’ in the middle of the pitch. His fine displays have attracted attention from European giants such as Liverpool and Barcelona.
If Fernández continues to maintain his good form for Benfica and impresses for Argentina at the World Cup, then there would be more clubs looking at him in the coming windows.
