Al-Ittihad ‘intends to earn £40 million for Liverpool midfielder Fabinho’…as Saudi Pro League continues to invade the Reds amid interest in captain Jordan Henderson
Al-Ittihad will make a formal approach to Liverpool midfielder Fabinho, according to reports.
The Brazilian midfielder has been on the periphery of the Reds squad during the 2022-23 season and has been strongly linked with a summer departure.
And now according to the athleticsthat move could be realized with the interest of one of Saudi Arabia’s largest parties.
The outlet claims a £40 million bid will be made for the midfielder and a decision is expected to be made soon.
The clubs’ only concern is reportedly that their starting midfielder would leave without a replacement lined up.
The Liverpool midfielder has been linked with a move to Saudi giant Al-Ittihad
People like Karim Benzema (pictured), N’Golo Kante and Jota have already joined the club
While one player may be leaving, another may soon be coming through the doors as the Reds prepare a bid for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
Mail Sport revealed last week that the Belgian youngster has sparked interest from the Reds as they look to strengthen their midfield.
Despite Southampton’s departure from the Premier League, Lavia managed to impress in his 29 appearances last season.
Fabinho could follow club-mate Jordan Henderson in a sensational move to Saudi Arabia amid interest in the Liverpool captaincy.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed last week that Henderson had been targeted by the Saudi Pro League club who appointed Gerrard as their new manager earlier this month.
The Liverpool skipper could quadruple his current wage if he secures a move to Saudi Arabia – which is willing to pay him £700,000 a week.
Early indications were that Henderson would be reluctant to leave Liverpool at this stage of his career, and was concerned about his place in England with the Euro ’24 final at the end of the season.
It is clear that his family also had reservations about moving to the Middle East.
Like Gerrard, however, Henderson has had second thoughts about moving to Saudi Arabia and is now seriously considering Al-Ettifaq’s offer.
Jordan Henderson has been linked with a sensational move to the Saudi Pro-League
Liverpool are preparing a move for Southampton star Romeo Lavia in the event of Fabinho’s departure
It is unclear at this stage whether Gerrard played any part in convincing his former Liverpool team-mate Henderson to move to Saudi Arabia, but the Al-Ettifaq boss spoke in glowing terms about his new club and the country when he gave his first interview. on weekends.
“Going to Saudi Arabia gave me a real sense of family,” Gerrard said. “They made me feel very welcome. There are three things I always think about: it has to be good for my family first, we have to be excited and motivated by the challenge.
“The football project must be ambitious and for the right reasons in terms of challenge and assignment. Of course you have to be sure that the contract is correct. That always ends at the very end.
It was a combination of reasons. I am extremely excited and happy. I can’t wait to get started. I can’t wait to meet the supporters and the players. But the people I’ve met so far representing Al-Ettifaq have been absolutely outstanding. We have many things in common.’