Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino has emerged as a target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, according to The Mirror.
It is reported that the Middle Eastern club are interested in signing the 31-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
As he is able to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs in January, Al-Nassr hope to lure him to Saudi Arabia with a lucrative offer – aided by the fact he has lost his place as a guaranteed starter for the Reds.
The club are also hoping to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, but he has publicly denied these reports, despite the strong interest circulating in the media.
Firmino could leave?
Although Jurgen Klopp wants to extend his contract at Anfield, there is a real possibility that Firmino leaves the club on a free transfer at the end of the season.
It is not a good sign for negotiations to see the Brazilian enter the final six months of his Liverpool deal. The club would have hoped to have this wrapped up much earlier in the year, so the fact that it is coming down to the wire is a worry.
The centre-forward has impressively made 348 appearances for the Reds, having bagged 107 goals and 78 assists during this time.
He can be attributed as the first player of Klopp’s era, despite the fact he was signed under Brendan Rodgers.
Firmino has been unbelievable for Liverpool in recent years, so it would be a huge shame to see him leave.
However, with the club looking to engage in a major rebuild, the likes of the 31-year-old are far more susceptible to rotation.
Therefore, if he does decide to leave at the end of the season, the entire fanbase will wish the Reds ‘stalwart’ well.
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