Liverpool to terminate midfielder's contract in January?

Liverpool are prepared to terminate Arthur Melo's loan contract when the transfer window reopens this winter.

The Merseyside giants were desperate to sign a new midfielder this summer, and they eventually landed Arthur from Juventus.

The Brazilian joined on loan with an option to buy, but Tuttomercatoweb report that Jurgen Klopp does not fancy him.

The Reds boss has plans to pursue another marquee midfielder, and he is willing to send Arthur back to the Bianconeri.

That could happen as early as the January transfer window, considering the Brazilian is not regarded as a key player.

Arthur has played just 13 minutes for the Reds thus far. He was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win over Ajax last night.

The former Barcelona man is likely to remain a bit-part player for the Reds unless there is another midfield injury crisis.

Liverpool will return to action after the international break. Their game against Chelsea this weekend has been postponed.