Juventus have reportedly offered Arthur Melo to Lazio as they look to lower the costs of a deal for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The Biancocelesti are hoping to sell the Serbian star in the coming months, concerned that he could possibly leave on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. Claudio Lotito is hoping to earn at least €35 million from the sale of Milinkovic-Savic.
Maurizio Sarri is expecting some key midfield reinforcements to arrive this summer and highlighted Juventus talent Nicolo Rovella as a top option, but the Bianconeri have made it clear that he won’t be leaving Turin in the coming months.
As reported by Il Messaggero (via LazioNews24), Juventus have suggested sending Arthur to Lazio instead of Rovella, hoping the Brazilian can lower the costs of a deal for Milinkovic-Savic.
The 26-year-old midfielder spent the 2022-23 season on loan with Liverpool, a move that didn’t pay off as he suffered a serious injury that kept him sidelined for the majority of the campaign. He made just one appearance for the Reds first team.