Liverpool are busy this summer in both the incoming and outgoing departments and it looks like another player has sealed
an exit this evening.
The Reds have been wheeling and dealing this summer so far and have made moves to bring in Alexis Mac Allister and
Dominik Szoboszlai in midfielder.
However, they’ve also lost players and after Jordan Henderson was confirmed as an El-Ettifaq player earlier this week, it
now appears Fabinho is set to follow suit.
Taking to Twitter just now, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Fabinho has indeed completed all the relevant checks and
tests and will now be unveiled as an Al-Ittihad player very soon.
Liverpool are set to receive a healthy sum of around £40m for Fabinho and the Brazilian becomes the latest player lured by
the riches of the Saudi Pro League.
Fabinho’s exit has come as less of a shock than the one of Henderson. The now former Reds skipper has come in for
criticism, mainly due to his previous stances on LGBTQ issues.
For now, Liverpool will need ensure they get replacements in the door. Romeo Lavia is being linked, while Brazilian Andre is
also being touted as a potential signing.
RTK’s View: End of an era but a deal worth taking
Looking beyond the money and the political side of things on this one, in pure footballing terms, this is a deal Liverpool had
to do.
Getting good money for Fabinho, who let’s be honest has looked past his best, is a good move for the Reds.
They can now look to reinvest in the squad and the likes of Lavia and Andre seem very good younger options to go for.
For Fabinho, he can look back on his time in Liverpool fondly. But the Reds must keep marching forward and the time has
come now to replace these stalwarts.
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Liverpool have scouted ‘spectacular’ midfielder but now he’s set for AC Milan
Liverpool are hunting for new midfielders as we all know but one man who won’t now be signing is USA international, Yunus Musah.
Musah is among a cluster of midfielders who have been mentioned this summer with regards to the Reds. Reports back in June had claimed that Musah was one of the players Liverpool were scouting.
After starring for Valencia and the USA in the last 12 months, Musah’s stock is high.
And it seems that while Liverpool have cast their eye over the young midfielder, he is now set for a move to Serie A with AC Milan instead.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano anyway, who has claimed via his Twitter account today that Musah is set to have a
medical in Milan next week after Valencia reached ‘verbal agreement’ with Milan over the transfer.
Musah, who has been described as a ‘spectacular‘ midfield player, has been linked with a number of clubs in England.
As well as Liverpool, Musah has been tracked by both West Ham and Arsenal.
However, it seems he’s now going to wind up in Serie A as Milan once again look to strengthen their ranks.
RTK’s View: We move on
There’s a lot to like about Yunus Musah. In fact, in terms of players who suit how Klopp likes to play, he ticks a lot of boxes.
That’s probably why the Reds scouted him in the first place in all honesty. But obviously, there was something missing and
Liverpool have moved on to other targets.
Milan is a good move for Musah. A big club, and a chance to really shine.
For the Reds, well, we simply move on. Musah isn’t the first and won’t be the last name linked this summer.
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