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Fraser Watson

Liverpool's forgotten man hoping for "option to say goodbye" after transfer disaster

He may have been dubbed a flop since joining Liverpool - but Arthur Melo still wants the chance to make a farewell Anfield appearance for the Reds.

After falling out of favour at Juventus, the Brazilian star was signed on loan by Jurgen Klopp in September, as a potential solution to their well documented midfield issues. The initial loan fee was £3.9 million, with an option of a permanent move for £32.4 million at the end of the campaign.

But it's almost inconceivable that Klopp will utilise that option, with Melo restricted to just a single substitute appearance since his move - a 13 minute cameo in the 4-1 Champions League in Napoli. And the fitness problems that have since plagued the 26-year-old have seen him dropped to the Liverpool under 21s squad in order to get game time.

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