(Football news) Itti Mania shared an image of Fabinho in a medical facility along with a statement that the Brazilian had the “second part of his medical examination” in Dubai. He will become the second Liverpool player to travel to Saudi Arabia this summer if his £40 million move to Al Ittihad is approved.
Fabinho’s transfer to Al Ittihad had previously been delayed for what was thought to be a factor involving the club’s evidence of finances. But for the transfer to have progressed to the point of a medical, this must now have been resolved and a contract signed.
The Reds allowed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner go at the beginning of the transfer window as well, so even if they added Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will leave a void in the middle.
However, the departure of Fabinho should allow Liverpool to move through with a higher bid for Romeo Lavia. Southampton rejected Liverpool’s initial offer of £37 million for the 19-year-old midfielder, but the Reds are anticipated to make a larger bid for the kid who is also considered a homegrown talent.
The Reds are currently without a holding midfielder, and it is a position that takes time to learn, especially if he is to play alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold in a midfield two while we have the ball. It is crucial that Jurgen Klopp and the team complete the deal as soon as possible.
