Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has been left out of the squad travelling to Germany for a pre-season training camp.
The Brazil international has been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad reportedly keen.
Reds teammate Jordan Henderson has also been touted for a move to th Saudi Pro League and reports claim Al-Ettifaq, now under the management of Anfield legend Steven Gerrard, are lining up a move that will see the England international paid a staggering £700k-per-week.
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Fabinho endured a difficult campaign last season but has previously played a key role in Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Liverpool are rebuilding their midfield during the transfer window having signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and RB Leipzig’s Hungarian international, Dominik Szoboszlai.
Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is also said to be of interest though both Arsenal and Chelsea have tracked the 19-year-old.
Al-Itthad have already signed N’Golo Kante, Karim Benzema and Celtic winger Jota this summer.
