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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Fabinho left out of Liverpool training camp after Al-Ittihad make £40m bid

Fabinho encourages his teammates during Liverpool's Premier League fixture with Aston Villa in May, 2023.
Fabinho is the subject of a £40m bid from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Fabinho has been left out of Livepool’s squad travelling to their training camp in Germany after the club received a “serious offer” for the midfielder. A £40m bid for the Brazil international has been made by Al-Ittihad, one of four Saudi Arabian clubs owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund.

The Saudi club’s proposal prompted discussions at Anfield which ultimately resulted in a decision, taken in consultation with Fabinho, to withdraw the player from the squad which flew out on Saturday.

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