Jordan Henderson set for shock move to Brentford

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is set to join Brentford, according to Sky Sports News.

Henderson, who left Ajax after the Dutch club agreed to end his contract a year early, is expected to sign a two-year deal.

The move will be finalised over the weekend, with a formal announcement to follow.

The England international has been linked with a move back to the Premier League with several clubs credited with an interest.

Sunderland and Nottingham Forest both showed an interest in the 35-year-old.

However, Henderson has opted to join the Bees, where he will work under new head coach Keith Andrews in the forthcoming season.

He will be reunited with former Reds teammate Caoimhin Kelleher who moved to the club earlier in the window alongside former Liverpool players in Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho.

The move could play a key role in bolstering Henderson’s chances of making England’s World Cup squad for next summer’s tournament.

England boss Thomas Tuchel included Henderson in his squad for the March qualifiers, where he won his 84th cap in the 1-0 win in Andorra. Henderson departed Liverpool in 2023 to join Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

However, the midfielder lasted just six months at the club as he and his family were keen to return to Europe.

He did so in January 2024, signing an 18-month deal with Ajax, where he went on to captain the side in his final season.