Liverpool have Manchester City star on 4-man replacement list as Fabinho edges towards Al Ittihad move - Reports
Liverpool are considering a move for Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips as they eye a replacement for Fabinho, who is leaning towards a move to Al Ittihad, reports The Athletic.
Fabinho, 29, joined the Reds from French club AS Monaco for a deal worth £44 million in 2018. He has since been a key player for the Anfield outfit, making 219 appearances across competitions. The midfielder has helped the club win seven trophies, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
The Brazil international had an underwhelming 2022-23 campaign, but it was widely reported that Liverpool will continue to trust him as their number 6. It's also worth noting that he has three more years remaining on his deal with the club, having penned a contract extension in 2021.
However, Fabinho's situation at the Merseyside-based club has changed over recent days. He has been left out of Jurgen Klopp's squad for their pre-season camp in Germany, according to the aforementioned source. This comes after Al Ittihad tabled an enticing £40 million offer for the defensive midfielder.
Although an agreement is not yet in place, the decision to leave Fabinho behind is an indication that his five-year spell at Anfield could be nearing an end. Liverpool, meanwhile, are expected to bring in a new number 6 if the former Monaco man departs.
Manchester City star Phillips has thus emerged as a surprise target for Klopp's side, as per the report. The midfielder joined the Cityzens from Leeds United for a deal worth £45 million last year. However, his future with the treble-winners is uncertain after he played just 593 minutes across competitions last term.
Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch have also been mooted as options
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