Al-Hilal are reportedly closing in on PSG midfielder Marco Verratti, leaving Liverpool out of the running.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi Arabian giants are close to reaching an agreement with both the player and the club, with PSG willing to sell Verratti this summer for as little as €30 million (£25 million).
According to Marca, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid are both interested in signing Verratti. However, the midfield maestro is now set to join the Saudi Pro League’s growing list of European stars.
With Liverpool already losing Jordan Henderson to Al-Ittifaq and Fabinho on the way, Saudi Arabia is interfering in the Reds’ transfer plans once more, with Verratti now set to join Al-Hilal.
Indeed, many will be surprised by the transfer given how good Verratti still is and how well the midfielder would suit a number of top European clubs, with Liverpool just one of those interested in the PSG star.
Liverpool will be perplexed by Verratti’s transfer to Al-Hilal.
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Saudi Arabia’s influence in football appears to be growing by the second, and Verratti’s potential move to Al-Hilal could be one of the most significant the Middle Eastern country pulls off, leaving Liverpool perplexed.
While wages are likely to be a factor in Verratti’s decision, there’s no denying that the midfielder would be a valuable addition to many UEFA Champions League teams, with Liverpool in particular in need of a player of his calibre.
However, with Al-Hilal now working their magic with PSG, Verratti appears to be on his way to Saudi Arabia, leaving Liverpool powerless to intervene in this latest blockbuster transfer.
