Everton make an approach to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur in transfer update.
Everton have made an approach to buy Juventus midfielder Arthur, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. The newspaper said in its print version [page 13, 25 May] that Fiorentina is unable to afford the Brazilian on a permanent basis despite his impressive loan term with the club.
Napoli has also been connected, while Everton is believed to have inquired about his availability.
What would Arthur bring to Everton?
Arthur’s reputation in England suffered greatly as a result of a failed injury-plagued stint at Merseyside rivals Liverpool, in which he made only one appearance. That connection may not endear him to Toffees fans in the blue half of the city, but the Brazilian has been changed in Italy this season.
The 27-year-old former Barcelona midfielder has 2,806 minutes of playing time in 47 appearances across all competitions for Fiorentina this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in 33 Serie A games.
His 92.1 percent pass completion rate, which equates to 1,350 completed passes, displays his ability to manage games with the ball and keep things moving in midfield. If Arthur does return to Merseyside, he may have far greater success in blue than he did in red.
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