LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Al-Ettifaq.
Gerrard has been out of work since he was sacked by Aston Villa last October.
According to journalist Romain Molina, Gerrard has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to take the Al-Ettifaq job.
The 43-year-old was linked with the position at the weekend and it now appears that he is close to being appointed.
Al-Ettifaq finished in seventh place this season out of 16 teams.
Gerrard could become the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia, with Cristiano Ronaldo having joined Al-Nassr in January.
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