The January transfer window will allow OM to fill certain gaps in its squad. While it is more in defense that there are limits, a midfielder is always tracked. Olympique de Marseille appears to be closely monitoring the situation of Arthur Melo, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, currently under contract with Juventus Turin.
According to the journalist Nicolo Schirathe Marseille club requested information on the player, formerly of FC Barcelona, bought by Juve for 80.6 million euros in 2020. Arthur's situation in Turin has become problematic, with a total sideline since arrival of the coach Thiago Motta. In fact, he has not played a single official match since the start of the 2024-2025 season.
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OM inquires about Arthur (28 years old)
Returned from a loan at Fiorentina last year, Arthur Melo is no longer part of the plans of Juventus, who would like to part ways with him from January 2025. The Turin club thus seems ready to consider him as a weight to be evacuated, especially after a disappointing spell where he did not play only 63 matches in all competitions. The journalist specifies: « L’Marseille Olympic and the Betis requested information for Arthur. The Juventus has already given his consent for his departure. Behind the scenes: the Brazilian midfielder refused several offers last August from Greek and Turkish clubs. »
Although recruiting a defensive midfielder is not an immediate priority for OM, interest in Arthur could intensify if there is an opportunity on the market. The player, under contract until 2026, attracted Greek and Turkish clubs last summer, and is now also in the sights of the Betis Sevilla.
To date, Marseille have not made a concrete offer, but their interest demonstrates the possibility of reinforcement in the midfield, in the event of favorable conditions. OM could well seize this opportunity, especially if Juventus are ready to let Arthur leave at a reasonable price.
It remains to be seen whether OM will take action during the winter transfer window, or whether the situation will evolve in the coming weeks, particularly with Arthur Melo looking for a new start. This once again looks like a market opportunity.
