Al Ettifaq are waiting on Jordan Henderson to give them the green light to make a formal offer to Liverpool as the midfielder weighs up his future.
The Saudi Pro League side, newly managed by Steven Gerrard, are so determined to land the England international that they have proposed more than tripling his £200,000-a-week salary. A two-year contract has been mooted, which includes the option of a third year.
Al Ettifaq are ready to bid whatever transfer fee is necessary to secure Henderson, who has two years left to run on his current deal.
No contact - loosely or formally - has occurred between the clubs which signals there has been no decision from Liverpool's captain yet.
It is understood Henderson will first seek clarity from Jurgen Klopp over how much he will contribute in the upcoming season.
Liverpool are undergoing a midfield rebuild that isn't complete yet.
They have added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, with strong interest remaining in Romeo Lavia.
Thiago Alcantara has also been targeted by Saudi Arabia with the Merseysiders needing to shift midfielders.
Henderson is assessing how significant his on-pitch role would be at Liverpool moving forward, but also how switching to Al Ettifaq could impede his international future ahead of the European Championships next summer.
There is also a moral consideration: Henderson has been a consistent advocate for human rights and is one of the most vocal supporters of the LGBTQI+ community.
Henderson made 43 appearances for Liverpool in 2022-23 and marked the 12th anniversary of his signing for the club last month.
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ziaacilmnu
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To me it would be a No Brainer yes we will miss him yes there’s still loads of mileage in the tank he’s done it all for us now it’s time to move on think of the money think of your family your not around playing for Long Hendo YNEWA
exactly. wise words
kizeny
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To me it would be a No Brainer yes we will miss him yes there’s still loads of mileage in the tank he’s done it all for us now it’s time to move on think of the money think of your family your not around playing for Long Hendo YNEWA
vjIndia
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Question much important for Liverpool is that how much are they gonna pay for him??
UFO89
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I want Liverpool and Hendo seriously consider this. Also the forthcoming offer for Fabinho. They are very good players and have been brilliant for Liverpool. But, Liverpool seriously needs to make habit of not letting players run their contract out and go for free. Wijnaldum, Can, Bobby, Ox, Naby all went for free. So, plz sell them while they have got some resale value. The incoming cash cash be used to sign fresh legs.
Juniorpope
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Let him go there, we appreciate his work at LFC family
Juniorpope
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I hate all this Liverpool fans using Madrid logo. what club are you sporting now.
Where do you see such bulshit dude 😎😎
judelinho
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I hate all this Liverpool fans using Madrid logo. what club are you sporting now.
radilorsyz
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let him go, we appreciate his service at our club👍💪💪👏👏👏👋
Merlyne
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someone should stop these Saudis
lastg
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i love hendo and his leadership skill but this could be a good personal and financial move for him