Al Ettifaq would only consider astronomical Jordan Henderson offer amid reports of Saudi transfer regrets
Jordan Henderson is unlikely to return to the Premier League with Al Ettifaq determined to keep hold of their star man, talkSPORT understands.
Reports claim ex-Liverpool captain Henderson wants a return to the Premier League after failing to settle in Saudi Arabia.
However, Al Ettifaq would not consider selling the England midfielder unless they receive an astronomical offer to make significant profit on the money paid for him in July.
Sources close to the Saudi Pro League club say Henderson has not yet submitted a transfer request.
Manager Steven Gerrard is building his side around the 33-year-old and Al-Ettifaq are determined not to lose him just months after completing his £12million switch.
Henderson is thought to be collecting as much as £200,000-a-week in wages, which is made more lucrative by the fact it is tax-free.
The midfielder would need to take a significant pay-cut to return to England, while clubs would likely have to cough up at least £20m.
His move to the Middle East brought an end to the midfielder's 12-year stay with Liverpool, where he became captain and a modern-day club legend.
It sparked widespread controversy amid criticism over the Kingdom's treatment of LGBTQ+ people, given Henderson's previous support for the community.
Playing under Liverpool legend Gerrard, the 33-year-old has struggled to help his new club build any sort of form and regularly plays in front of less than 1,000 spectators.
Al Ettifaq are currently eighth in the table and 28 points adrift of league-leaders Al Hilal.
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