Liverpool midfielder subject of shock £40m bid from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad: Reports
Liverpool are set to receive an offer worth £40 million for Fabinho from Saudi Pro League giants Al Ittihad, according to The Athletic.
Al Ittihad have stepped up their interest in Fabinho after signing Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Jota. They're tipped to approach the Reds with a formal offer worth £40 million for the defensive midfielder shortly. A decision regarding the matter is expected to be taken quickly.
It remains to be seen if Liverpool will allow their first-choice defensive midfielder to leave without a replacement. According to the aforementioned source, Southampton's Romeo Lavia is among the players under consideration at Anfield in the event that Fabinho leaves.
The Merseyside-based club are under no pressure to sell Fabinho, 29, as he's contracted to them till 2026. However, they now have a decision to make about the midfielder in the face of a £40 million offer. It's worth noting that the Premier League giants paid AS Monaco only £4 million more to secure his services five years ago.
Fabinho showed signs of decline last season, as he struggled to replicate his usual standards. Jurgen Klopp's side will thus consider whether it's the right time to cash in on the former Monaco star. Selling the Brazilian for £40 million would allow the Reds to fund their pursuit of 19-year-old Lavia, who's valued at £50 million by Southampton.
Al Ittihad's interest in Fabinho comes to light amidst talk of Al Ettifaq's desire to bring Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabia. The Athletic recently reported that the England international is open to a reunion with former teammate Steven Gerrard, who recently took the reins at the Dammam-based club.
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