SAD – Everton RECEIVES first sad news of the transfer window as Their Transfer target OFFICIAL REJECT the idea of joining their club

Arthur Melo has reportedly rejected a proposed move to Everton in the January transfer window due to his loyalty to Liverpool.

According to Juve FC, the Brazilian midfielder has turned down the opportunity to join the Toffees, despite Juventus being open to letting him leave. Arthur Melo had a loan spell at Liverpool during the 2022-23 season, making just one appearance, but he holds the Reds in high regard and does not want to play for their local rivals.

Everton had been interested in signing Arthur Melo to add experience and technical ability to their midfield. The Toffees are looking to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window, and Arthur Melo was seen as a potential target. However, with the midfielder’s loyalty to Liverpool being a major factor, the Toffees will now have to look elsewhere to strengthen their midfield.

Juventus are still keen to offload Arthur Melo to ease their wage bill, but they will need to find other suitors for the 28-year-old. The Italian club is looking to trim their squad and reduce their wage expenditure, and Arthur Melo is one of the players who could be on his way out.

Meanwhile, Everton are prioritizing signings in other positions, including a new full-back and a right-sided winger. The club is working on a tight budget, which means they will have to look abroad for reinforcements. Everton’s manager, Sean Dyche, is looking to strengthen his squad and improve the team’s performance in the second half of the season.

In other Everton news, David Moyes is reportedly open to returning to Goodison Park as part of the Friedkins’ succession plan for Sean Dyche. Moyes, who managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, is currently out of work after leaving West Ham United. The Friedkins, who own Everton, are reportedly considering Moyes as a potential replacement for Dyche, who has been under pressure in recent weeks.

The news of Arthur Melo’s rejection of Everton’s offer is a blow to the club’s transfer plans, but they will continue to work on other targets in the January transfer window. With the club’s tight budget and the need to strengthen the squad, Everton’s transfer business is likely to be busy in the coming weeks.