BBC-NEWS: In return, Juventus’s top Centre-Back has officially signed with Everton. According to Fabrizio Romano, a €19.5 million, three-year contract was reached. The star Centre-Back will leave early for medicals at Everton, after which…

Everton told demands to seal new Arthur Melo transfer after approach

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo will be available for a fee of £12.6million should Everton wish to buy him this summer, according to Mirko Di Natale.

The Tutto Juve journalist reported via X on 8 July that the Toffees were the first Premier League team to make their move for the Brazilian.

Newcastle, Roma and Napoli have also considered moving for the former Liverpool loanee so far.

Why Everton want to sign Arthur Melo this summer
Although it looks as if Amadou Onana is set to stay put at Goodison Park for now, things can change in the blink of an eye.

Alongside Jarrad Branthwaite, the Belgium international is one of Sean Dyche’s men who have been consistently linked with a move away from Merseyside.

Despite Barcelona sporting director, Deco highlighting the 22-year-old as his “favourite” option [Sport, 1 July] for the defensive midfield spot, without sales the La Liga giants are unlikely to raise enough funds to pry the former Lille man from Everton.

Arthur would be a direct swap for the defensive midfielder if he departs but he could also slot just above Onana and even try his luck in Abdoulaye Doucoure’s role if he was needed to.