Jordan Henderson’s prospective move to the Saudi Pro League, where he is could earn an eye-watering weekly sum of £700,000, has thrown up a mess of concerns and moral quandaries.
When news broke of interest in Fabinho however, it suddenly brought into focus the perilous decision set before Jurgen Klopp and his team.
The departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita had been settled months in advance and were key to the midfield refresh that saw the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
A shock exit for Liverpool’s skipper would not be ideal, yet it could still be weathered.