Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad are targeting ANOTHER Liverpool star, as the moneybags club look to flex their financial muscle.
After making former Anfield midfielder Fabinho an offer he couldn’t refuse, the Saudi club have turned their attention to Mo Salah, in a bold attempt to lure him away from Anfield.
And now England defender Joe Gomez is in their sights, with the Jeddah-based club ready to make a serious offer if they receive any encouragement.
Gomez wants more game time this season, after struggling to hold down a regular first-team place at Anfield due to a string of injuries in recent years.
So far – as in the case of Salah – there has been no formal approach to Liverpool for the defender, although his representatives are aware of an interest.
And with West Ham United also showing an interest in Gomez, boss Jurgen Klopp could be forced to reject a bid for a player who has remained at Anfield since he became manager back in 2015.
The centre-back was a regular under Klopp alongside Virgil van Dijk, but struggled last season, forcing him to consider his need for more game time, especially as it cost him a place in England. squad.
Gomez is currently considered fourth choice behind Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joel Matip at Anfield, but if van Dijk is suspended for this weekend’s game against Aston Villa, and Konate is injured, Klopp could I will allow a defender to leave.