While Al-Ettifaq are already interested in Jordan Henderson, another Saudi club could try to offer Fabinho from Liverpool.
Saudi Arabia continues its crazy transfer window and is now attacking Liverpool players, after having already recruited Roberto Firmino. On Wednesday, multiple sources claimed that the Al-Ettifaq club are keen to land Reds captain Jordan Henderson, who has reportedly received a big salary offer.
Fabinho targeted by Al-Ittihad
This Thursday, it is Fabinho who is cited as the new target of the Saudi Pro League, and more precisely of Al-Ittihad, new club of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté. Companion of Henderson in midfield since 2018, the Brazilian international could soon be the subject of an offer estimated at 40 million pounds (around 47M€), according to information from The AThletic.
🚨 Al-Ittihad set to make concrete bid to sign Fabinho from Liverpool for £40m. Expected to develop quickly one way or another. Key issue for #LFC is letting No6 go without replacement but working on this – Romeo Lavia among multiple options @TheAthleticFC #SPL https://t.co/kZJO2Xu5IT
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 13, 2023
Eager to rejuvenate their workforce, the leaders of Liverpool may not oppose the departure of the former Monegasque, and could even use the money from his transfer to attract Romeo Lavia from Southampton.