According to Gazzetta dello Sport, West Ham is considering signing Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo.West Ham is urgently looking for a replacement for Lucas Paqueta after the player was accused of illegal betting by the English Football Federation and FA and is at risk of being banned from playing for a long time in the near future.
Arthur Melo caught the eye of West Ham.
Arthur Melo, the midfielder currently on loan from Juventus to Fiorentina, has emerged as a possible solution. Although Fiorentina refused to meet the “Old Lady’s” £17 million price tag for the 27-year-old player, this decision opened the door for West Ham to bring him back to the Premier League.
The Brazilian player used to play football in the most attractive tournament in the foggy country for Liverpool on loan. However, Arthur Melo was continuously tormented by injuries and only appeared twice for the Anfield team.
Arthur Melo had an unforgettable time at Liverpool.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, despite Arthur Melo’s forgettable past in the Premier League, West Ham will soon send an offer to Juventus to complete this deal quickly, thereby preparing for the new season soon.