Jordan Henderson Set to Leave Liverpool This Week
Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson is set to leave the club this week, according to This Is Anfield. Al Ettifaq, a Saudi Arabian club, are confident they will be able to confirm the capture of Henderson on a three-year deal imminently. Sources have revealed the groundwork is being laid for an announcement that will be made by the weekend at the very latest.
Henderson has been with Liverpool for 12 years, making 492 appearances and scoring 33 goals. During his time with the Reds, he has won the Premier League, Champions League, League Cup, FA Cup, Super Cup, and Club World Cup as skipper. Liverpool will receive a fee in excess of £12 million for Henderson’s departure.
Liverpool’s Midfield Rebuild
The departure of Jordan Henderson will provide much-needed clarity to Jurgen Klopp as he looks to move into the second phase of this summer’s midfield rebuild. The Reds have already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in response to the losses of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner. Liverpool will now aim to further reinforce their midfield following the departures of Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia.
Potential Midfield Targets
Romeo Lavia of Southampton and Cheick Doucoure of Crystal Palace are among the club’s targets as they look to strengthen in defensive midfield specifically. However, the respective £50 million and £70 million price tags placed on the pair according to recent reports could prove to be a stumbling block in negotiations. It is understood that past interest in Florentino Luis is unlikely to be followed up, while links to both Sofyan Amrabat and Kalvin Phillips have also been played down.
Conclusion
Jordan Henderson’s departure from Liverpool is set to be finalized this week, bringing an end to his 12-year stay at Anfield. His departure will provide much-needed clarity to Jurgen Klopp as he looks to move into the second phase of this summer’s midfield rebuild. Liverpool have already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in response to the losses of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner. Potential targets include Romeo Lavia of Southampton and Cheick Doucoure of Crystal Palace, though their respective price tags could prove to be a stumbling block in negotiations.