Two liverpool players are being considered for a move to saudi arabia in the summer, while jordan henderson is hoping for a move to a european giant. Here’s a round-up of the most up-to-date liverpool news. Jordan henderson, a former liverpool captain, could sign for dutch side ajax this month, the famous club being keen to secure a contract for the al ettifaq midfielder. According to the guardian, henderson is seeking a way out of saudi arabia. Henderson has refused to settle and now wants to leave after being sold for $15 million (£12 million/€14 million) in the summer, though it is yet to be seen if al ettifaq will approve a deal. The saudi team is keen to keep the player, and he signed a three-year contract with mega wages just six months ago. But even with a small crowd to play in front of, henderson’s decision to move to the united states has failed to convince him that it was a wise move. According to sports broadcaster ben jacobs, the ex-liverpool man was a surprise signing for the saudi league and the reds, who posted on x/twitter that he had a sell-on clause that could bring in some extra cash if he were to leave.
As things stand, matip is out of contract in the summer, though he could still be offered a new contract to stay at liverpool. If he leaves for free, al ettifaq could be an option, but he would most likely have other teams interested from around europe that might be more appealing. In the last few months, gomez has made himself a key member of anfield’s team, playing at fullback (on both sides) or centerback, achieving a high standard. Liverpool would be unable to sanction a transfer for a homegrown talent who has been such a vital part of the team this season unless it was for a hefty transfer fee that could not be declined. During the transfer meeting, former liverpool winger ryan kent, who is now at fenerbahçe, was also discussed, as was aston villa’s bertrand traore. Gerrard is definitely looking for familiar names, as he has previously worked with kent at rangers before moving to villa park. “some of these names may be given to henderson to help him keep track of his future plans and the scheme,” jacobs wrote, referring to henderson’s desire to return to europe. “the england midfielder is regarded as self-representing, and if he finds a genuine suitor, ettifaq’s “not for sale” attitude may now be tested, but it is certainly not an easy transition.”
