LFC captain among most loyal players
After the free transfer Roberto Firmino (to Al-Ahli), Liverpool are now threatened with the departure of players in the Saudi Pro League who are still under contract. According to consistent media reports, captain Jordan Henderson is considering a move to Saudi Arabia. In addition, Fabinho is lured with a lucrative offer. With Henderson, who has played for the Reds since 2011, one of the most loyal players would leave the Premier League.
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The 33-year-old Englishman is said to have had an offer for two years plus an option for a third from Al-Ettifaq FC, who are said to have more than tripled his current salary – currently just under €234,000 (£200,000) a week. Al-Ettifaq has recently been coached by Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard, who is keen to bring Henderson on board. Together, the two made 142 appearances for England and the LFC. Liverpool are rumored to be asking €11.7m (£10m) for Henderson, whose contract expires in 2025. Al-Ettifaq meanwhile wants to sign the midfielder on a free transfer.
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Henderson wants to hold talks with coach Jürgen Klopp on Thursday in order to then be clear about his future. An aspect in the decision-making process is likely to be his future with the “Three Lions”, a move to Saudi Arabia could jeopardize his chances.
Liverpool recently signed midfielders Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for a combined fee of €112m. Both are given a good chance of being in the starting XI straight away. Nevertheless, Klopp Henderson is said to want to stay in Liverpool due to his experience of 492 appearances after James Milner (to Brighton) has already left the club as an experienced professional.
Liverpool FC: Ittihad is apparently preparing an offer for Fabinho
In addition to Henderson, Fabinho could also follow the call of money to Saudi Arabia. Ittihad Club are said to be preparing a nearly €46.8m (£40m) bid for the 29-year-old Brazilian. “The AthleticAccording to the Anfield Road club, they are currently examining whether to let the defensive midfielder, whose working paper ends in 2026, go. Southampton’s Roméo Lavia could come into focus as a replacement. At the champions of the Saudi Pro League, Fabinho would meet former Chelsea pro N’Golo Kanté and ex-Real striker Karim Benzema, among others.
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If the duo exits at the reported prices, Liverpool’s earnings this summer would rise to £58.5m. amount to euros. So far there have only been free transfers, in return the already mentioned 112 million euros were spent on Mac Allister and Szoboszlai.
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