Jordan Henderson Could Make a Move Away From Anfield This Summer
The story of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and a potential move away from Anfield to Saudi Arabia is ever-changing. The latest news brings reports of a lucrative salary offer of £700,000-£760,000 per week, and serious consideration from the 33-year-old midfielder.
Earlier this week, reports emerged that Henderson was not in talks with Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq. But on Wednesday evening, reports suggested that the Englishman is “leaning towards” a transfer. The Mail’s Dominic King and the Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that Henderson will “decide imminently”, with Fabrizio Romano adding that he will speak to Jurgen Klopp on Thursday.
If Henderson does wish to join Gerrard, talks will be established between Liverpool and Al Ettifaq. But Liverpool won’t simply allow a move away for a measly fee, and will want to ensure that any deal is beneficial for them.
When rumblings of Henderson and a move surfaced it felt a lot like 2021 when rival interest emerged and seemingly leveraged for a new contract. This time, game time is the obvious assurance the captain would want, but it is far from straightforward with Klopp overseeing a midfield rebuild.
It looks like we will not be waiting long for Henderson to make up his mind. Though, it is important to note what the Athletic rightly pointed out in their report, that Henderson has long been a vocal advocate and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. In Saudi Arabia, homosexuality is illegal.
What Does This Mean For Liverpool?
If Jordan Henderson does decide to make the move away from Anfield, it will be a huge blow for Liverpool. Not only is Henderson the club’s captain, but he is also a valuable homegrown player. He has been at the club since 2011 and has been an integral part of their success in recent years.
The loss of Henderson would leave a huge hole in Liverpool’s midfield. He has been a key player for the Reds over the past decade and his leadership and experience will be sorely missed. It would also leave Liverpool with a lack of homegrown players in their squad, which could have implications for their Premier League squad size.
It is clear that Liverpool will not want to lose Henderson, but the reality is that he could make a move away from Anfield this summer. The lure of astronomical salaries from clubs in Saudi Arabia is hard to ignore, and it looks like we will not be waiting long for Henderson to make up his mind.