Liverpool midfielder Fabinho Tavares had a good chance of moving to Saudi Arabian rivals Etihad, but suddenly there is a snag as the 29-year-old Brazilian international's two French bulldogs are banned from Saudi Arabia, and if the authorities are not willing to grant special permission for the dogs to enter the country, Fabinho may change his mind and refuse to join the club.
Fabrizio Romano had already agreed personal terms with Etihad and did not follow Liverpool to Germany for training, and the Reds basically accepted Etihad's £40 million (about HK$400 million) transfer fee. According to "Transfer Authority" reporter Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs are in London, dealing with the final procedures of the deal, but at this time, the Saudi Arabian media broke the news that, according to the local law, Fabrizio's dog is not allowed to enter the country, and the midfielder would like to clarify the issue before deciding whether or not to sign the contract.
