Bayern Munich keep tabs on Liverpool's Fabinho as Al-Ittihad hover

Fabinho is expected to depart from Anfield this summer as negotiations with the Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ittihad, drag on for a potential £40 million transfer for the Brazilian. However, Bayern are said to be prepared to make an offer to retain the midfielder within Europe.

Players have found it hard to resist the allure of the proposed riches in the Middle East, as demonstrated by Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson. Bayern are ready to capitalize on any stall in negotiations, as reported by Sky Sports Germany.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to continue rebuilding his midfield after securing the signings of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and RB Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai. Fabinho's departure is likely to provide funds for another addition to the engine-room.

While Bayern reportedly understand that Fabinho is leaning towards a move to Saudi Arabia, they will still attempt to put together a compelling offer of their own.

Fabinho is currently under contract at Liverpool for three more years, granting the selling club a strong bargaining position. They might seek to play interested teams against each other to drive up the transfer price.

The defensive midfielder was left out of Liverpool's pre-season tour of Germany and Singapore as discussions about his future continue. Bayern aim to play a role in these talks.

Previously targeting Declan Rice, who has since joined Arsenal, the Bundesliga giants have now turned their attention to Fabinho as the solution to their midfield problems. However, they could be priced out of the move.

Securing their top striker target Harry Kane could demand a significant investment from Bayern, as a potential swap-deal involving Tottenham's England captain and forward is still ongoing. This might leave little in the transfer budget for additional new arrivals.

Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad have already made a £40 million bid for Fabinho, which could be enough to secure his services while Liverpool consider the offer.

The Reds plan to use funds generated from player sales to bolster their team ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign, with several big names being linked to the club.