According to reports from France, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, where he will join ex-Liverpool star but cult hero Steven Gerrard. from Anfield has a chance to follow Cristiano and play Ronaldo. and Karim Benzema in the spending league.
Henderson, 33, was set to play a smaller role at Liverpool this season after the midfielder was criticized last season for a lack of agility. The 33-year-old has still played 35 of the club’s 38 Premier League games, but the prospect of him leaving Jurgen Klopp’s side persists.
According to a report by L’Equipe journalist Loic Tanzi, Henderson is in “very advanced” talks with Al-Ettifaq, who is now coached by Steve Gerrard.
It’s currently unclear how interested Henderson might be in the move. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to Saudi outfit Al-Ettifaq, where he will join former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard, France has reportedly reported.
The Reds have already suffered a major change in midfield this summer, with the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in recent weeks, with further midfield additions expected before the end of the summer transfer window, in Romeo’s left centre. Southampton Lavia.
This, coupled with the resurgence of Curtis Jones and the breakthrough of Stefan Bajcetic last season, has seen Henderson’s place in the squad more questioned than ever, although he remains an invaluable voice in the dressing room.
The 33-year-old was under contract until 2025 and made 23 Premier League appearances last season, but he is likely to be cut further this season if he chooses to stay on, despite the departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade. Chamberlain. .
As it stands, eight players will compete for Klopp’s three midfield places, and while Henderson’s experience could come in handy, the new legs are likely to be regular favourites. According to French outlet L’Equipe, he has been offered an alternative future, in which he would be reunited with Steven Gerrard, the man he took over from in the Liverpool engine room.
Origi rejects Saudi deal
Divock Origi, meanwhile, has turned down a chance to move up to the Saudi Pro League,
The Belgium international was praised at Anfield during a six-year spell from 2014 to 2022, where he made a number of crucial appearances, notably against Everton and also against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Now 28, Origi plays for Milan, where he has scored just two goals in 36 appearances.
The Rossoneri, the team’s second-biggest earner behind only Rafael Leao, are looking to dismiss the striker from the club, with Italy’s report describing him as a “sensational flop”.
Origi, for his part, has declared that he is not willing to leave Milan, where he has a contract until 2026. Not even the Saudi Pro League’s big money has lured him into a potential move – bad news for Milan head coach Stefano Piolo, who will have to wait until he leaves before adding a new forward. center in its ranks.
