Contenders to replace Jordan Henderson as Liverpool captain | OneFootball
Jordan Henderson could soon join the growing band of veteran players departing European football for the riches on offer in the Saudi Pro League.
The Liverpool captain is wanted by Al-Ettifaq following their appointment of Anfield legend Steven Gerrard as manager. Henderson isn't even the only player with Liverpool connections wanted, with Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho both also being targeted.
Liverpool are giving Henderson time to make his decision, although Jurgen Klopp has informed his skipper he doesn't want him to go and remains an important part of the plans.
Ultimately, Liverpool will not block a transfer should Henderson decide he wants to take the offer, thought to be worth £700,000 per week - or more than £36m per year.
It has already stirred up major controversy given the player's past support of LGBTQ+ causes when homosexuality and same-sex relationships remain illegal in Saudi Arabia.
If he does opt to take the money, Liverpool will need a new captain for the first time since 2015 when Henderson inherited the armband from the aforementioned Gerrard.
Alisson BeckerAlisson has already completed five seasons with Liverpool / Visionhaus/GettyImages
Goalkeepers can often be favoured as captains because they can see the whole pitch and observe games in a way other players are unable to while the action is going on.
Alisson is about to go into his sixth Liverpool season and has been crucial since day one. It's also worth noting Roman Weidenfeller regularly captained Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund.
Andrew RobertsonAndrew Robertson is already an international captain / Visionhaus/GettyImages
There are few more hardworking players than Andrew Robertson anywhere in the Premier League. That attitude always equates to
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