Jordan Henderson’s potential destinations this January - ranked
Jordan Henderson severed ties with fans of Liverpool, England and the entire LGBTQ+ community when joining Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia's top flight.
Rather than the gargantuan pay rise he earned, Henderson tried to claim that he moved to a country with a fiercely criticised human rights regime to «grow the league into one of the best in the world».
After six months in Saudi, playing in front of crowds as small as 696 fans and winless since Halloween, strong rumours have emerged that Al Ettifaq's captain is keen — even 'desperate' — to end his stay in the Kingdom.
Here are the most likely exit points on Henderson's embarrassing escape route.
Henderson revealed that he pushed for his £12m move to Saudi Arabia after Jurgen Klopp made it brutally clear that the club captain would have his game time slashed.
After six months of suffering in the Saudi heat, Henderson hasn't become a more attractive midfield prospect — even if England manager Gareth Southgate insists that his running stats haven't dipped.
Summer arrivals Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo have made it tricky for Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones to get into Liverpool's midfield — one can only imagine how little use Klopp would have for Henderson now.
Likelihood: 1/10
Despite the Premier League's protestations, it's difficult to ignore the link between Newcastle United and Saudi Arabia. However, the Public Investment Fund that owns the Magpies and four Pro League clubs has no sway over Henderson's Al Ettifaq.
Nevertheless, Eddie Howe's injury-ravaged Newcastle side could benefit from a few fit bodies and have the funds to finance Henderson's return. Yet, as a former Sunderland player and fan, it may be difficult for Henderson
