Liverpool told to terminate Arthur Melo’s deal after latest news – pundit
Alan Hutton has suggested Liverpool will “cut their losses” on Arthur Melo and should end his loan deal in January.
Speaking exclsuively to Football Insider, the former Tottenham and Aston Villa striker insisted Melo’s loan simply hasn’t worked out at Anfield.
The 26-year-old has played just 13 minutes for Jurgen Klopp’s side since his arrival from Juventus in the summer.
The Brazil international picked up an injury during training in October.
Speaking to club media (28 October), the Reds boss confirmed the midfielder is suffering from a “long-term” injury and has no idea when he could return.
Melo’s loan is set to run out in June 2023 and the Merseysiders have an option to buy.
When asked if Liverpool could look to give up on the loan deal in January, Hutton told Football Insider: “I think they will and he’ll be off.
“They have obviously needed somebody in the door quite quickly because of all the injury problems they had. It has not quite worked out.
“We have not seen him. So it is one of those ones where maybe it is time to cut their losses and move on.
“They will have players back from injury, they might go and use the transfer window in January to bring in reinforcements. It is just probably one of those ones that has not worked at all.“
The Brazilian made 31 appearances for Juventus across all competitions last season.
In those outings he only produced one assist.
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