Speculation Surrounding the Future of Liverpool Midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho
The future of two of Liverpool’s midfielders, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks. There have been reports that Al Ettifaq, managed by former team-mate Steven Gerrard, are interested in signing Henderson, and that Al Ittihad are interested in signing Fabinho. However, so far there have been no actual bids for either player.
Liverpool will not allow their captain, Henderson, to leave for free, despite reports to the contrary from the Middle East. The £20 million Al Hilal spent on Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly is seen as a more realistic benchmark for any potential deal for Henderson. Meanwhile, Fabinho is reportedly being offered £40 million by Al Ittihad.
Liverpool’s midfield is undergoing a revamp this summer, with James Milner joining Brighton and the contracts of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita expiring. They have been replaced by Argentina’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and Hungary captain Dominik Szobozslai for a combined £95 million. This may mean reduced playing time for Henderson, but he remains an integral part of the dressing room.
Manager Jurgen Klopp has described the 10-day training camp in Germany as “super-important”, especially as it will provide some of the younger players with the opportunity to make a step up. After returning from Germany, Klopp’s squad will head out to Singapore for matches against Leicester and Bayern Munich.
Jordan Henderson: Liverpool Captain Staying Put
Jordan Henderson has been Liverpool’s captain since 2015 and has lifted every elite trophy during his time at the club. Despite speculation surrounding his future, Liverpool are not willing to let him leave for free and are expecting a fee in the region of £20 million.
Henderson has two years remaining on his contract and is expected to travel with the squad to Germany for their pre-season camp on Saturday. He remains an integral part of the dressing room and is expected to continue to play an important role for the club next season.
Fabinho: Potential Move to Al Ittihad
Fabinho has been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad, who are reportedly willing to pay £40 million for the Brazilian midfielder. However, so far there has been no offer for him and he is expected to travel with the squad to Germany on Saturday.
Fabinho joined Liverpool in 2018 and has become an important part of the team. He has made over 100 appearances for the club and has won the Champions League and Premier League titles during his time at Anfield. It remains to be seen whether he will remain at Liverpool or move to Al Ittihad this summer.
Liverpool’s Midfield Revamp
Liverpool’s midfield is undergoing a revamp this summer, with James Milner joining Brighton and the contracts of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita expiring. They have been replaced by Argentina’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and Hungary captain Dominik Szobozslai for a combined £95 million.
This may mean reduced playing time for Jordan Henderson, but he remains an integral part of the dressing room. Manager Jurgen Klopp has described the 10-day training camp in Germany as “super-important”, especially as it will provide some of the younger players with the opportunity to make a step up.
Conclusion
The future of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho at Liverpool remains uncertain, with speculation surrounding potential moves to Al Ettifaq and Al Ittihad respectively. However, so far there have been no actual bids for either player and they are expected to travel with the squad to Germany on Saturday for their pre-season camp.
Liverpool’s midfield is undergoing a revamp this summer, with James Milner joining Brighton and the contracts of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita expiring. They have been replaced by Argentina’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and Hungary captain Dominik Szobozslai for a combined £95 million. This may mean reduced playing time for Henderson, but he remains an integral part of the dressing room.