Southampton midfielder Ibrahima Diallo joins Al-Duhail
SAINTS midfielder Ibrahima Diallo has officially completed his transfer to Qatari side Al-Duhail Sports Club.
Having joined from Brest the former France U21 international made 81 appearances for Saints during his three-year stint on the south coast.
Diallo only managed to make 18 league appearances for Southampton last season – the lowest number since he arrived in England in 2020.
The 24 year old, who had one year left on his contract, was not considered to be a part of Russell Martin’s plans for the season.
Former AS Monaco prospect Diallo will be coached by Argentine legend Hernan Crespo and is joining the club former Saints defender Toby Alderweireld played for during the 2021-22 season.
Diallo becomes the second player to leave Saints on a transfer this summer behind Mislav Orsic, who joined Turkish side Trabzonspor, while Willy Caballero, Theo Walcott and Moi Elyounoussi have also departed following the expiry of their contracts.
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Liverpool move for £50m star could happen after ‘key’ moment at Anfield
Liverpool could take their interest in a £50million star to the next level after a pivotal development on Merseyside
Liverpool could up the ante in their pursuit of Southampton star Romeo Lavia if a ‘key’ Anfield departure is confirmed, journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT.
The Reds have spent close to £100million on fresh faces since the transfer window opened for business, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai arriving on Merseyside, but boss Jurgen Klopp is refusing to end his recruitment drive there after a disappointing campaign.
Liverpool transfer news – Romeo Lavia
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are preparing to make a formal move for Lavia after he has been identified as Klopp’s top midfield target.
The report suggests the 19-year-old, who was unable to stop Southampton dropping into the Championship over the course of 29 Premier League appearances last season, has been convinced by the project put in front of him by the Reds’ recruitment team.
Southampton have slapped a £50million price tag on the “sensational” star and are confident of securing close to that figure due to Arsenal and Chelsea also being among his suitors.
Barcelona have attempted to lure the Belgium international to La Liga by putting a loan offer on the table, but the proposal was snubbed as Saints are only interested in a permanent departure after their relegation to the second tier.
Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor recently told GIVEMESPORT that Liverpool will be ‘a force to be reckoned with’ if they win the race for Lavia’s signature.
What has Ben Jacobs said about Lavia?
Jacobs believes the future of Fabinho, who is nearing a switch to Al-Ittihad, is pivotal as Liverpool target Lavia.
The respected journalist feels offloading the Brazilian for a higher fee than Jordan Henderson is likely to command would allow Klopp to make his move for the Southampton teenager.
