La Liga
Real Betis is making progress in the negotiations to secure the signing of Arthur Melo, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder who belongs to Juventus. The player, who was at FC Barcelona between 2018 and 2020 before being transferred to the Italian club for over 80 million euros, is not part of the plans of Juventus' current coach, Thiago Motta. This season, Arthur has not yet debuted with the bianconeri, having spent the last two campaigns on loan at Liverpool and Fiorentina.
At the Verdiblanco club, they are looking to reinforce their midfield with an organizer, a key position in Manuel Pellegrini's scheme. Although Dani Ceballos remains a fan favorite and a Betis target, his departure from Real Madrid seems unfeasible as Carlo Ancelotti is counting on the Andalusian player. Therefore, the name of Arthur Melo has gained strength as the most realistic option for January.
Arthur's salary is indeed high
As reported by the newspaper AS, the main obstacle in the operation lies in the high salary of the Brazilian (just over 7 million euros per season). Efforts are being made for Juventus to assume a significant part of his wages. Additionally, the Italian club would be interested in Arthur finding playing time at another team before his contract expires in 2025, which would facilitate his loan move.
Although Betis has also had discussions regarding young talents like Cesare Casadei, an 18-year-old owned by Chelsea, Arthur stands out as the favorite to arrive in Heliópolis in the upcoming winter transfer window.
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