Jordan Henderson’s move to Al-Ettifaq is close to being finalized, according to Fabrizio Romano, with an announcement coming this week.
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The Italian journalist announced on Twitter overnight that the 33-year-old will soon become the latest European player to join Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
Henderson’s departure to Saudi Arabia is without a doubt one of the more shocking signings of the summer, with Liverpool likely to recuperate £12 million for the England international.
The midfielder will not be the only Liverpool player to relocate to the Middle East, with Fabinho poised to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad when a transfer delay is resolved.
However, according to Romano’s latest report, Henderson’s move to Al-Ettifaq will be finalized first, with the midfielder expected to fly out to Saudi Arabia within the next 24 hours to complete the transfer.
The transfer of Henderson to Al-Ettifaq will allow Liverpool to spend freely
Liverpool’s sale of Henderson was unexpected but opportune for the Reds, who now have some monies in their budget to truly start their summer expenditure and finish their midfield rebuild.
As previously reported, Liverpool is interested in Southampton wonderkid Romeo Lavia, among other targets. Henderson’s relocation to Al-Ettifaq will also assist pay the remaining of the window.
With Fabinho’s £40 million departure also anticipated to be completed this week, there will be even more room in the budget to spend large on new players, with Henderson’s replacement being a priority transfer for Liverpool right now.
