The beleaguered English coach is clinging on to his job by a threat at the Saudi Pro League side. Per The Sun, Demarai Gray wants to leave Al-Ettifaq this January for a Premier League club.
There is interest in the winger's signature from Fulham and he wants to return to England.
Gray is one of the key performers for Al-Ettifaq and will be a huge loss for the club.
He started their last three games, having managed four goals and five assists in 32 games in Saudi so far.