Arthur, who has struggled for playing time at Juventus under Thiago Motta this season, was viewed as a key target to bolster Everton’s squad. However, the Brazilian’s prior association with Liverpool seems to have played a pivotal role in his decision to decline Everton’s offer.
Despite a short and injury-marred loan stint with Liverpool in the 2022–23 campaign, Arthur is said to hold the club in high regard.
According to Juve FC sources, this loyalty to Liverpool was the primary reason he opted against joining their Merseyside rivals, leaving Everton’s management disappointed and Juventus facing challenges in offloading the 28-year-old.
Arthur joined Juventus from Barcelona in 2020 as part of a high-profile swap deal involving Miralem Pjanić. While he initially showed glimpses of his potential, injuries and inconsistent form have seen his role diminish over the years.
Loan spells at Liverpool and Fiorentina failed to reignite his career, and he has yet to make a competitive appearance for Juventus this season.
With his contract running until 2026, Juventus are keen to offload Arthur in January to free up space and resources. Everton’s interest presented a seemingly ideal solution, but the player’s refusal leaves Juventus scrambling to find another suitor.
