Everton are not among the clubs keen on signing former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo, according to the Liverpool Echo.
The news outlet reported on 30 May that despite claims of the Toffees eyeing the Brazil international, who spent a season on loan at rivals Liverpool, he is not being considered on the blue half of Merseyside.
This comes after a report from Gazzetta Dello Sport on 25 May that the Blues had already made an approach for the 27-year-old.
Everton must avoid signing Arthur despite Lionel Messi endorsement
Lionel Messi has spoken very highly of Arthur and even compared him to Xavi back in 2018.
“Those who came are very good”, Messi told Tot Costa, via Sport , in 2018. “Arthur I didn’t know that much about but he seems similar to Xavi. He’s very safe and trustworthy. He has the La Masia style.
“Playing short passes, without losing the ball, and he grasped it quickly, the dynamic of the team.”
