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Daily Mirror
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Dan Marsh

Liverpool dealt fresh Arthur blow after claims they want to terminate his loan early

An accumulation of injuries forced Liverpool back into the market during the final days of the summer transfer window - but already, their decision to acquire Arthur Melo on a season-long loan deal is beginning to look like the wrong call.

After deciding to keep their powder dry ahead of a potential move for Jude Bellingham next summer, the Reds pulled the trigger on an eleventh-hour swoop for Arthur, who was seen as an effective short-term fix to Liverpool's midfield conundrum.

However, the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder has failed to impress since arriving on a season-long deal from Juventus and has hardly featured for Jurgen Klopp's side.

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