Transfer Talk: Firmino keen to quit Saudi for Premier League return

Roberto Firmino could be on his way back to the Premier League just six months after leaving Liverpool.

The Brazilian striker, 32, has been linked with a move away from Al-Ahli and both Fulham and Sheffield United have been credited with an interest.

Reports from The Sun claim the 55-cap international is desperate to leave the Saudi Pro League, despite signing a three-year contract in the summer.

Former Reds team-mate Jordan Henderson is also reportedly eyeing a return but both players may have issues when it comes to agreeing personal terms.

Firmino is on a reported £300,000-a-week salary and would have to take a huge pay cut if he were to sign for any club outside the top-flight heavyweights.

He has not started for Al-Ahli since October and his employers have recorded an eight-match unbeaten run over that spell.

During his stay in the Saudi Pro League, the Champions League and Premier League winner has three goals and three assists in 19 appearances.

Firmino produced 82 of his 111 strikes for Liverpool in the Premier League, making him the highest-scoring Brazilian in the competition's history.

And if he is willing to lower his salary expectations, the veteran forward could yet make a comeback on England's biggest stage.

In other news

The Daily Mail believe Tottenham are hoping to wrap up the signing of Radu Dragusin by the end of the week.

West Ham will look into a deal for Wolves defender Max Kilman this month but only if they can offload Nayef Aguerd, say The Guardian.

Spanish sources report Barcelona have been offered the chance to sign 31-year-old Jesse Lingard, who is a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest last summer.