Jordan Henderson: What Liverpool Would Want in Exchange for Their Club Captain
Amidst all the reports around Jordan Henderson potentially quadrupling his salary to an insane £700,000-per-week, few have actually said what Liverpool would get for their captain. Al Ettifaq are seemingly making an offer on personal terms to the player, but the Saudi club would still need to come to an agreement with Liverpool too.
Jordan Henderson is not a washed-up 33-year-old; he made 43 appearances for Liverpool last season, played in the World Cup, and started England’s last three European qualifiers. In fact, he’s started six of England’s last seven competitive fixtures. This is a player who has value.
What Henderson would bring to Saudi’s sportwashing profile in terms of acquiring the captain of Liverpool Football Club and a key England player is monumental on the global football scale. Saudi clubs so far this summer have paid large fees for the likes of Ruben Neves (£47m), Serge Milinkovic-Savic (£34m), Kalidou Koulibaly (£17m) and Edouard Mendy (£16m).
What Liverpool Would Want in Exchange for Jordan Henderson
The Mail’s Dominic King says that Liverpool will want “a significant transfer fee, certainly more than the £17 million Al Hilal paid Chelsea for Kalidou Koulibaly.” And while there are suggestions that Al Ettifaq want to get Henderson on a free transfer, surely Liverpool would not entertain that in any way shape or form.
Any deal for Henderson must be good for the club’s interests, not just the player’s. And the facts remain that this is the Liverpool FC club captain, a key player for club and country, and who has two years remaining on his contract. If they want him, they must provide Liverpool not just the player, with an offer they cannot refuse.
Reporter Fabrizio Romano claims Liverpool have asked for £10 million for their captain. This is a significant sum for a player who is out of contract in two years, but it is also reflective of Henderson’s value as a leader and a key player for both club and country.
Conclusion
Jordan Henderson is a valuable asset to both Liverpool and England, and any deal involving him must be beneficial to both parties. While it remains to be seen whether Al Ettifaq will meet Liverpool’s asking price, it is clear that Henderson’s value is significant and that any deal must reflect this.