Saudi Club have Opened Talks to Sign Liverpool Forward
Posted By Sammy Legals
June 26, 2023
8:15 am
Share
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli are reportedly in conversation with Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino, who is set to become a free agent soon.
Firmino’s Liverpool contract is set to expire come the end of this month. While he has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid, Al-Ahli now seem to be advancing towards signing him on a Bosman move.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano provided the update on the Saudi Pro League club’s pursuit of the Brazilian via his Twitter account on Sunday, June 25. He tweeted:
“Understand Al Ahli are in talks to sign Roberto Firmino. Negotiations ongoing, waiting for player’s final decision.”
Romano added:
“Al Ahli are preparing medicals in case they get the green light later this week.”
Understand Al Ahli are in talks to sign Roberto Firmino. Negotiations ongoing, waiting for player’s final decision. 🟢🇸🇦 #Saudi
Al Ahli are preparing medicals in case they get the green light later this week. pic.twitter.com/k8MH6PCGvJ
Firmino could become Al-Ahli’s second big-name addition this summer if the deal goes through. The Saudi Arabian giants are reportedly close to signing Chelsea’s 2020-21 UEFA Champions League winning goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as well.
Firmino would also be part of a major influx of players from Europe’s top five leagues to the Saudi Pro League. N’Golo Kante, Karim Benzema (both Al-Ittihad), Hakim Ziyech (Al-Nassr), Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly (both Al-Hilal) are the other prominent names.
LISTEN TO FOOTBALL PODCAST
