Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has promised new signings to his squad but the exit of Fabinho looks increasingly inevitable after representatives of Al-Ittihad flew to the UK
Representatives of Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad flew to London this weekend to iron out banking concerns over their proposed transfer of Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.
The 29-year-old has enjoyed a five-year spell at Anfield, where he has made 219 senior appearances. Playing at the base of a three-man midfield, Fabinho played a key role as Jurgen Klopp’s side won the Champions League in 2019 and secured their first league title in three decades the following season.
Those were two of the seven trophies that the Brazil international won during his time on Merseyside. He has been linked with a move to the Saudi top-flight, where he may be joined by Jordan Henderson, who has been offered a ridiculous £700,000 per week wage to join the Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittifaq.
The moves are part of a new strategy from Saudi Arabian chiefs to bring big-name players to the country. The Middle East nation’s football scene has made waves ever since Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Al-Nassr in January after the Portuguese superstar left Manchester United.