Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on a season-long loan, according to reports.
Having previously insisted that the club would not re-enter the transfer market in the final few days of the window, Jurgen Klopp acknowledged last week that the Reds had changed their mind and were on the lookout for a midfielder.
Liverpool's chances of signing one appeared to be fading until news broke on Thursday morning that they have agreed terms with Juventus over a temporary switch for Arthur.
The Athletic reports that the Brazil international is currently on his way to Liverpool to undergo a medical, after which he will complete a switch to Anfield until the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
Arthur, who is valued at £16.2m by Transfermarkt, has not made a single appearance for Juventus in Serie A so far this season, and almost joined Arsenal on loan in January.
The former Barcelona man is not in Max Allegri's plans at the Allianz Stadium and Juventus are happy to sanction his departure after just two years at the club.
Liverpool, who had been linked with a late swoop for Barcelona midfielder and long-time Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong, will now have an extra option in the centre of the park.
Their injury problems in that area of the pitch were compounded on Wednesday night when Jordan Henderson was forced off in the 2-1 win against Newcastle with what appeared to be a hamstring issue.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are already on the treatment table at Melwood, while Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara have also missed several games at the start of the season due to fitness problems.
Provided the paperwork is completed before the 11pm transfer deadline on Thursday, Arthur could be involved when Klopp's team take on local rivals Everton in the early kick-off on Saturday.
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Jurgen Klopp was previously “unsure” if he would be able to add to his squad. The German had claimed that business was over – but Klopp has also asked for fans to stay calm, despite worries.
A shock exit for Roberto Firmino has been rumoured, while Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is a long-term target. Klopp has backed Luis Diaz to deliver more goals and claimed he’s not interested in the transfer business of other sides.
Curtis Jones’ imminent return is a boost, though Naby Keita is still injured.
