Liverpool news: Reds panic over £60m summer transfer as Saudi approach emerges
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Today's Liverpool news sees the club possibly bracing themselves for yet another summer of major changesLiverpool's summer transfer spending was an unprecedented move by the club. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageElsewhere in today's news, Liverpool have been alarmed over the fitness of an exciting summer signing.
However, in January, reports emerged linking the former Portsmouth player with a move to the Saudi Pro League, and they have resurfaced.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard names club he'd like to see win Premier League - and it may ruffle feathersREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold gets update as Real Madrid ‘put six stars on chopping block’Hughes is under contract with the Reds until June 2027, but reports from the Middle East claimed he had agreed to join Al-Hilal. The Telegraph has now reported that he is, in fact, on a three-man shortlist for the role of sporting director at the Saudi side.Al-Hilal are yet to contact Liverpool, and the club are understood to be content that he won't be leaving.
Hughes was hired by Liverpool's chief executive of football, Michael Edwards, from a similar role at Bournemouth, where he oversaw the hiring of Andoni Iraola.Alarm bells ring over summer signingSoon-to-be Liverpool star Jeremy Jacquet has undergone surgery following a shoulder fracture last month. The same report indicated that Liverpool are 'panicking' about the extent of Jacquet's injury.The report stated that the Reds had 'already been envisioning him forming a partnership' with Virgil van Dijk at the start of the next season.The youngster's recovery is expected to delay his integration into the team, with the defender likely to have a light pre-season and arrive lacking match fitness.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.