When gold bars and sacks of money were being put on the table, it was not difficult for Jordan Henderson to go to Saudi Arabia. He stayed there for half a year, before everything broke, which is why he decided to return to Europe at any cost. The problem is that the options for the former Liverpool captain are limited, but still there. It was written a few days ago that Ajax wanted him, but transfer guru Gianluca di Marzio reported that Juventus also showed interest. Handerson also likes the idea of a transfer to Turin, but this is where the two sides essentially diverge. Because the Old Lady sees the English midfielder as a temporary solution until June, while he wants a year-and-a-half loan, in order to squeeze out more of his three-year contract with Al-Ettifaq.Already, Hendo?!Juventus, under Massimiliano Allegri, are working to strengthen themselves this winter, which is why Henderson has emerged as an option. The Turin club need reinforcements in midfield, someone with the technical qualities to carry out a demanding job in the heart of midfield. Considering the situation in Saudi Arabia, Henderson has become interesting because it is clear that he will now want to return to Europe at almost any cost, which is also very important to Juventus. Namely, Juve still has a liquidity problem, which is why every euro cent matters. Even the operation to bring in Henderson would not be easy, so the aforementioned source claims that it will probably mean the departure of one player, maybe even Moise Kean? The Italian striker has completely fallen into the background this season next to Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadijus Milik, he has played only 472 minutes in Serie A and has problems with injuries.🚨💣| Juventus are close to signing Jordan Henderson on loan for 18 months with an option to buy him for free in June. Henderson will reduce his salary to 1.5M euros net for the year. [@AlfredoPedulla] pic.twitter.com/C4a1uWlIsd— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) January 13, 2024 Juventus has been following the situation in Manchester City with Calvin Phillips for a long time, but Jordan Henderson is more suitable for possible cooperation. In the meantime, information emerged that the player is ready to accept a salary reduction to only 1,500,000 euros net, and Juventus would allegedly be ready to offer cooperation under that condition. Jordan Henderson wants a contract of at least 18 months. He has two and a half years left on his contract with Al-Ettifaq and is looking for a solution to leave Saudi Arabia in every way. Let’s remind you, he has an annual salary of 20,000,000 euros and he doesn’t pay any tax on it because he has such an agreement with the club. However, if he were to leave the club before two years have passed since his arrival, then he will have to retroactively pay 20 percent of the tax.They don’t forgive: Captain Hendo booed by fans at Wembley on his return to EnglandThe possibility of a return to Liverpool and the Premier League in general fell through due to bureaucracy. Namely, if he does not spend at least a year and a half abroad, his entire earnings in Saudi Arabia fall under the British tax laws, and they are even stricter with a tax rate of 47 percent! That’s why Juventus or possibly Ajax would come as an escape.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 20Saturday 17.00: (2.95) Genoa (3.00) Torino (2.65)17.00: (1.37) Napoli (4.90) Salernitana (8.50)20.00: (2.20) Verona (3.45) Empoli (3.60)22.45: (6.75) Monza (4.20) Inter (1.57)Sunday14.30: (1.67) Lazio (3.50) Lecce (5.80)17.00: (3.05) Cagliari (3.10) Bologna (2.50)20.00: (1.70) Fiorentina (3.80) Udinese (5.80)22.45: (2.15) Milan (3.30) Roma (3.50)Monday 22.45: (1.40) Atalanta (4.70) Frosinone (8.00)Tuesday22.45: (1.45) Juventus (4.70) Sassuolo (8.00)***odds are subject to change**
