Fabinho Set to be Subject of £40 Million Bid from Saudi Arabia
The news that Jordan Henderson is seriously considering a move to Saudi Arabia has been followed up by reports that another Liverpool midfielder, Fabinho, is now the subject of a bid from the region. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Al Ittihad are set to make an offer of £40 million for the Brazilian international, with a decision expected to be made quickly.
Fabinho has been an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield since joining the club in 2018, and despite not having his best season last year, the Reds would surely demand more than £40 million for the No. 3. With James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all having departed Anfield this summer, losing two more experienced players in Fabinho and Henderson would represent a significant summer overhaul just weeks out from the new season.
Al Ittihad have already signed former Celtic man Jota, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante this summer as the Saudi Pro League continues to poach players from across Europe. They are managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, who briefly coached Fabinho when they were at Rio Ave together in 2012.
Reds in Need of Replacement
Should Fabinho depart, Liverpool would need to find a suitable replacement. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has name-checked Southampton’s Romeo Lavia as a possible target, with a price tag in the region of £50 million. As the sole specialist defensive midfielder, the Reds would not simply let Fabinho leave without a suitable replacement.
Conclusion
With Jordan Henderson reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia and Fabinho now the subject of a £40 million bid from Al Ittihad, Liverpool could be facing a significant summer overhaul just weeks out from the new season. Should either or both of them depart, the Reds will need to find suitable replacements, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia being name-checked as a possible target.