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Theo Squires

'Why can you loan a player like this' - Jurgen Klopp makes Arthur Melo Liverpool transfer admission

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Arthur Melo is yet to receive international clearance following his deadline day move to Liverpool, and is unlikely to be able to make his Reds debut in Saturday's Merseyside derby clash away at Everton as a result.

However, the German is hopeful that the Brazilian will be available for his side's Champions League group-stage opener away at Napoli on Wednesday, with the 26-year-old poised to make an early return to Italy.

Arthur joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Juventus following an underwhelming stint in Turin, having also flattered to deceive for Barcelona. But with the Reds boasting an option to sign the Brazil international permanently next year, Klopp believes his latest signing will be a perfect fit at Anfield.

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