The transfer market is always buzzing with rumors, and the latest one involves Liverpool FC midfielder Fabinho moving to Al Ahli in the UAE.
According to reports from Italian newspaper Tuttosport, the Egyptian star has been linked with a move to the Gulf club for a fee that could reach up to €25 million. The report suggests that Fabinho's agent, Mino Raiola, has already held talks with Al Ahli officials, with the player himself keen on the idea of playing in his homeland once again after spending several years at Barcelona.
Fabinho's contract with Liverpool expires next summer, and he has expressed his desire to leave the club, but there have been no concrete offers yet. The midfielder has made over 180 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Monaco in 2013,La Liga Frontline winning three Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.
If Fabinho does indeed join Al Ahli, it would be a significant coup for the club, which has struggled to compete with its regional rivals such as Al Ain and Al Jazira. The move would also mark a return to the Middle East for the 29-year-old, who played for Al Ahli between 2014-2016 before leaving for Spain.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be able to resist the offer from Al Ahli, given their financial situation and the fact that they still have a year left on Fabinho's contract. However, if the deal goes through, it would be a major boost for the Egyptian national team, where Fabinho has won numerous caps and is considered one of the country's best players.