Liverpool have asked for £10m for the signing of Jordan Henderson, should Al-Ettifaq remain keen on the prospect of landing the Anfield skipper.
The Saudi Pro League outfit were understood to be keen on snapping the Englishman up on a free transfer – despite his contract not expiring until 2025 – but the Merseysiders have made it clear that this is a scenario they will not be prepared to sanction, according to a tweet from Fabrizio Romano.
Jordan Henderson update. Understand Liverpool have asked for £10m fee to Al Ettifaq — with main part upfront. 🔴🇸🇦
Negotiations continue waiting for player final decision. Al Ettifaq plan was to get Henderson on free transfer but #LFC insist on £10m fee. pic.twitter.com/S2L4rarTFb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2023
This update comes amid news of another Saudi side’s, Al-Ittihad, interest in snapping up Brazilian Fabinho this summer, with a £40m bid reportedly being prepared.
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It had seemed inconceivable that two senior midfielders could be let go in the same window, particularly given that we have no senior alternative available to our No.3 in the 6.
Yet, the club seems open to the prospect of the skipper departing at the very least given that a price-tag they’re willing to sell the 33-year-old for has been communicated.
We’d imagine that exits would stop there, though it’s difficult to confidently predict as much if we’re ruthless enough to part ways with an arguably integral member of the squad in Henderson.
do not sell at any price,he may not have world class skills but make no mistake hes 1 of the best captains and we wouldnt have won the stuff we have without him,so so important even if hes not starting every week keeping him is a must
The removal of both Henderson and Fabinho leaving is a blessing in disguise because they are now liabilities. It presents hard time for LFC though.To counteract that possibility LFC need to act quickly to get Caicedo and Lavia to replace the departing players. If successful LFC can be counted to be among the title contenders again.