Arthur Melo: Liverpool sign Brazil midfielder on season-long loan from Juventus

Liverpool have signed Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on loan until the end of the season.

Arthur, who made 31 appearances last season but has not played for Juventus this term, arrives at Anfield to help ease Liverpool's injury problems.

The transfer window closes at 23:00 BST on Thursday, 1 September.

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson came off in the 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Wednesday with a hamstring issue.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp says the 32-year-old will "definitely not be available" for the Merseyside derby against Everton on Saturday.

Henderson joins Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the list of injured Reds midfielders.

Arthur has injury concerns of his own, suffering two separate ankle problems this year.

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Deal makes 'perfect sense' - analysis

Ian Kennedy, BBC Radio Merseyside

The idea that Liverpool would be interested in Arthur Melo seems to make perfect sense. He's Brazilian for a start - that always helps - and he'll fit in nicely with compatriots already in the Anfield dressing room.

But, more importantly, he's experienced at the top level, he's good on the ball, a good passer and seems to be able to play different roles in the midfield area. Holding, playmaker, box to box, all that.

With Jordan Henderson the latest injury worry, a new midfielder may be necessary although Jurgen Klopp says it has to be the RIGHT player.

Perhaps Liverpool have found him.

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