Fabinho Set to Leave Liverpool with Al-Ittihad Offering £40million
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho is set to leave the club with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad offering a £40million transfer fee. The Brazilian international is the latest player to be targeted by a Saudi Pro League side, with club captain Jordan Henderson currently considering a huge offer from Steven Gerrard’s new club in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ettifaq.
The Athletic report that Liverpool are expected to make a quick decision on the imminent offer, with the club reluctant to let Fabinho leave without first bringing in a replacement. They have however identified Southampton’s Romeo Lavia as a player to come in and fill the void, with the former Manchester City starlet valued at £50million by Southampton.
Henderson Subject of Huge Offer from Al-Ettifaq
Club captain Henderson, thought to be on £190,000-per-week at Liverpool, has reportedly been offered the chance to quadruple his salary. Liverpool will not stand in his way if their skipper decides to leave, but they will look to receive a fee given he still has two years left on his contract and made 35 Premier League appearances last season.
Fabinho Has Three Years Left on His Current Deal
Fabinho has three years left on his current deal on Merseyside and would be expected to get a huge increase on that if he accepts the Saudi offer. A move to Al-Ittihad would see Fabinho link up with Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, with Jota also joining from Celtic.
Jurgen Klopp Looking to Rebuild Midfield This Summer
Jurgen Klopp has been determined to rebuild his midfield this summer, bringing in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai from Brighton and RB Leipzig respectively. Lavia is also a firm target, with Manchester United and Arsenal also credited with keen interest in the 19-year-old. United’s immediate focus however is securing deals for Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund while Arsenal’s interest could be dependent on Thomas Partey’s next move, with Declan Rice also set to arrive from West Ham in a British record deal.
Conclusion
It looks increasingly likely that Fabinho will be leaving Liverpool this summer, with Al-Ittihad offering a £40million transfer fee for the Brazilian midfielder. Club captain Jordan Henderson is also considering a huge offer from Al-Ettifaq, with Liverpool looking to bring in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia as a replacement. Jurgen Klopp has been determined to rebuild his midfield this summer, bringing in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai from Brighton and RB Leipzig respectively. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Fabinho and Henderson, but it looks like Liverpool are set for a major shakeup this summer.