Jordan Henderson is set to leave Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool
Liverpool have decided on Jordan Henderson’s replacement as their captain nears a lucrative exit, Tottenham are closing on a top target in a £30m deal, while Thursday’s Transfer Gossip claims Everton are closing on a new 140-goal striker.
KLOPP HAND PICKS JORDAN HENDERSON SUCCESSOR AS LIVERPOOL EXIT NEARS
Liverpool are preparing to wave farewell to Jordan Henderson, amid claims the long-serving midfielder is angling towards a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
The England midfielder, 33, has been at the Reds since a £20m move from Sunderland in 2011. Since then, he has clocked up 492 appearances in all competitions and sits third on their list of all-time Premier League appearance makers.
Having also led the club through one of the most successful eras in their history, Henderson is, quite rightly, regarded as a Liverpool legend.
However, all good things come to an end and after 12 seasons, Henderson finds himself a man in demand.
Indeed, he is the subject of a massive offer from Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq. Managed by Steven Gerrard, they have made Henderson an offer worth a staggering £700,000 a week. That is worth more than four times his current saalry at Anfield.
As a result, The Athletic claims Henderson is leaning towards making the move away from Liverpool.
Over the proposed three-year deal they are offering, Henderson could pocket an eye-watering £109m, tax-free.
And while Jurgen Klopp would ideally like to keep his captain, he’s said he’s won’t stand in his way if he wants the move.
Multiple sources now expect Henderson to accept the offer to move to the Gulf State.
And while he will leave a huge hole behind on Merseyside, Klopp already has a plan in place to replace his captain.
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Indeed, Klopp and Liverpool are already active in the market, having already made plans to snap up a third midfielder of the summer.
