Liverpool news as panic over $80M star and Saudi team 'makes approach'

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Liverpool is said to be "panicking" over the fitness of summer signing Jeremy Jacquet, while sporting director Richard Hughes is on a three-man shortlist for Al-HilalArne Slot is still aiming for silverware this season(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool's summer transfer splurge marked an extraordinary shift for the club.The acquisition of players that cost the Reds around $600 million was largely orchestrated by the club's sporting director, Richard Hughes. Actions could be underway that may result in a dramatic change in the club's leadership, impacting Hughes and Slot, and influencing future transfer dealings.READ MORE: How Turkish media reacted to Galatasaray's 'horror show' loss to LiverpoolREAD MORE: Liverpool injury latest and return dates after Mohamed Salah scareIn other news today, Liverpool has expressed concern over the fitness of a promising summer signing.

But in January, rumors began circulating linking the ex-Portsmouth player with a move to the Saudi Pro League, and these have recently resurfaced.Hughes, who is contracted with the Reds until June 2027, has been rumored to have agreed to join Al-Hilal, according to reports from the Middle East.Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes, could be on the move(Image: Getty Images)However, The Telegraph has now reported that he is actually on a three-man shortlist for the position of sporting director at the Saudi club. Al-Hilal has not yet approached Liverpool, and it's understood the Merseyside club is confident that he won't be departing.If Hughes were to agree to join Al-Hilal, he wouldn't commence work until the summer.

Hughes was recruited by Liverpool's chief executive of soccer, Michael Edwards, from a similar role at Bournemouth, where he was responsible for hiring Andoni Iraola.Concerns ariseJeremy Jacquet, who is set to become a Liverpool star, has recently undergone surgery following a shoulder fracture last month. However, there is reportedly growing concern within the Merseyside club after learning about the duration of his recovery period.Liverpool outbid Chelsea for the center-back's signature in January.