Juventus are reportedly working to sign Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq, with the parties now trying to find the right formula for the move.
The former Liverpool captain has suddenly become a serious candidate to join the Bianconeri mid-season. Italy’s most reliable sources have been following the story since Saturday.
The former Liverpool captain joined a host of stars who flocked to the Saudi Pro League over the summer.
But while most of the big names signed for one of the country’s big four clubs, the midfielder was reunited with Reds icon Steven Gerrard, who currently serves as Al-Ettifaq’s coach.
According to Sky Sport Italia via TuttoJuve, Henderson is looking to seal an 18-month loan deal, while Juventus have a shorter period in mind.
The Bianconeri prefer to sign the 33-year-old on a six-month contract that expires at the end of June.
In other words, club directors Cristiano Giuntoli and Giovanni Manna see the Englishman as a short-term solution before pursuing other transfer targets in the summer.
Juventus coach Max Allegri will have to do without the services of the suspended Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba, hence the need to reinforce the midfield.
Henderson spent 12 years in Liverpool. During his time at Anfield Road, he lifted the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League the following year as club captain.
But between his age and his affiliation with the Reds, he could prove an unpopular choice among Juventus fans.
