Juventus are the newest facet to voice an curiosity in signing Al Ettifaq midfielder Jordan Henderson, in line with a number of stories.
90min revealed earlier this month that Henderson is unsettled in Saudi Arabia and he may verify his want to go away the membership when he meets with Ettifaq officers, together with supervisor Steven Gerrard, this week.
The previous Liverpool captain has suitors within the Premier League, whereas Eredivisie facet Ajax are additionally identified admirers, and now Juventus seem to have joined the race for Henderson’s signature.
As per the report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, which was later backed up by Sky in Italy, Juventus have made contact with Henderson to voice their curiosity in a mortgage deal, with supervisor Massimiliano Allegri understood to have already permitted the transfer.
It’s claimed that Henderson is demanding any mortgage contract lasts 18 months – a request which may show problematic for Juventus, who’re additionally contemplating Udinese’s Lazar Samardzic and Atalanta’s Ederson as midfield targets.
Sources have informed 90min {that a} mortgage exit for Henderson is extra possible than a everlasting sale this month, however Ettifaq are decided to make sure their funds are protected in any potential departure.
Suitors must pay Henderson’s wages in full, even when the 33-year-old agrees to decrease his wage to facilitate a return to Europe, whereas Ettifaq would additionally demand a mortgage charge on high to assist them bolster their squad.
Ought to any membership want to signal Henderson completely, they must provide Ettifaq the prospect to make a revenue. In spite of everything prices, together with switch charge, wages and relocation prices, a charge near £20m could be wanted.
Ettifaq are exploring potential replacements for Henderson, with Saudi worldwide Abdulelah Al-Malki on the radar alongside Seko Fofana of Al Nassr, however their present precedence is to maintain maintain of the previous Liverpool captain.
