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Liverpool fans would not have expected that this summer would see Fabinho leave the club but once interest from Saudi Arabia became apparent, it has looked like a rather swift operation for him to decide his future was best spent away from Anfield.
Rumours of Saudi interest in the Liverpool captain and the possibility of his departure may not have been exaggerated.
Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp could soon find themselves down a fifth midfielder this summer should Jordan Henderson opt for a no doubt lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Galatasaray vice-president Erden Timur has reportedly held talks with Thiago Alcantara about a possible move to Istanbul, having presented a 'very good offer' that the Liverpool midfielder is thought to have welcomed.
Liverpool supporters have been given so much conflicting news this summer that it's hard to know who to listen to but it now appears that Thiago Alcantara's future may not be with our club.