Saudi Arabian club want to sign Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson after latest development
Al-Ettifaq have listed Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson as a potential target after the Saudi Arabian club confirmed the arrival of Steven Gerrard as their new manager on Monday.
The Reds legend initially rejected a move to the Saudi Pro League outfit but it was confirmed by the club on Monday that the former Aston Villa boss will take over the team ahead of the new season having signed a two-year deal.
Like several clubs from the Saudi Arabian league, Ettifaq will be looking to lure some big names from Europe, and one of Gerrard’s first targets is Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson.
According to the Daily Mail
, Chelsea’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also a target alongside the Reds captain but it remains to be seen if an offer is presented to both Premier League stars.
Henderson has been at Anfield for 12 years and is still under contract until 2025, therefore, it remains to be seen if he could be tempted by the riches on offer in the Saudi league.
Liverpool have signed two midfielders already this summer and are targeting a third, which means that the 33-year-old’s game time will be significantly reduced next season. This could have a big impact on the England international’s future should an offer arrive from Ettifaq as Gerrard looks to bring his former teammate with him on this new journey.
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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly working on a deal to sign highly-rated Celta Vigo youngster Gabri Veiga ahead of a host of Premier League clubs, including the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle.
The 21-year-old enjoyed a tremendous 2022/23 campaign, scoring 11 goals and adding four assists in 40 games for the club in all competitions as Celta finished 13th in the LaLiga table.
That form has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs for a player who has a €40million (£34.6million) release clause in his contract.
At that price, considering Veiga’s tender age, it’s no surprise whatsoever that Liverpool, Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester City have all shown an interest in his services.
Indeed, Chelsea are said to be looking at the Celta star as a potential replacement for Manchester United-bound Mason Mount.
However, it appears that PSG have stolen a march on their English rivals by moving ‘quickly’ to get a deal done.
According to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, PSG ‘have made good progress’ in their bid to sign Veiga, with a medical already booked.
Negotiations are now ‘advanced’ despite significant interest from the four Premier League, as well as Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
PSG confident of sealing Veiga capture
The report adds that PSG are hopeful Veiga’s medical will be passed by the end of the week, even though there is no mention of a transfer fee actually being agreed.
Incoming PSG manager Luis Enrique ‘knows Veiga well’ and the feeling is that a switch to Paris will be completed.
As for Newcastle’s interest in the player, they remain on the hunt for new recruits despite landing Sandro Tonali on Monday.
Liverpool are also keen on bringing in one more midfielder to add to the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szobaszlai as Jurgen Klopp continues the overhaul of his engine room.
However, it appears that both clubs will have to switch their focus away from Veiga as PSG look to wrap up a deal as soon as possible.
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