Fabinho’s move from Liverpool to Al-Ittihad is jeopardized because of his pets.

Fabinho’s transfer from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia has been delayed, according to rumors, due to the breeds of his canines. The Brazil international is anxious to become the next experienced Premier League player to make the lucrative move to the Middle East, but he needs to know if he can bring his pets before signing the contract.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is in the midst of a big midfield overhaul. The former Borussia Dortmund manager allowed free agents Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner to go in order to make place for new signings such as Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

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However, Saudi interest in Jordan Henderson and Fabinho has forced the Reds to reconsider their options and ponder further purchases in that area, albeit Fabinho may not leave. According to reports from Saudi Arabia, the ex-Monaco player is looking for ‘additional clarity’ on whether his two dogs are allowed to accompany him to the nation before to his £40 million transfer to Al-Ittihad.

At this stage, it is unknown whether Fabinho’s two French bulldogs will be allowed to accompany him on the transfer. In Saudi Arabia, ‘dangerous and aggressive dogs’ such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls are outlawed, and there are worries that ‘Frenchies’ be lumped in with the latter.

Dogs are only allowed into Saudi Arabia if they will be employed for hunting, security, or as’seeing-eye dogs’ (for the blind), according to a document labeled ‘Bringing pets to Saudi Arabia’ that was leaked on Twitter.

Given the internet images of him cradling his two animal pals while they wore Christmas jumpers, the midfielder will be hoping that he does not need to convince Saudi officials that his canines are there to protect his new home from intruders or to hunt for their next meal. The 29-year-old is reportedly delaying signing his contract with Al-Ittihad until he receives a firm decision on whether he can relocate his complete family to Saudi Arabia.

Nuno Espirito Santos’ team has been one of the most active in the Saudi Pro League this season, with Celtic’s Jota being one of their most recent additions.

Fabinho will also play with N’Golo Kante, a former Chelsea midfielder, and Real Madrid great Karim Benzema, who both joined the club as free agents earlier this summer.