Jordan Henderson transfer latest - Pochettino Chelsea admission, Klopp claim, 'huge mistake'

Chelsea have been linked with a surprising move for England international and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson despite the 33-year-old joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq just six months ago.

The star has reportedly not taken to life out in the Middle East well both on and off the pitch, with the 33-year-old yet to score in his 19 appearances for Steven Gerrard's club. Having moved out there on a controversial £12million deal from Anfield, it's clear that it's not gone as planned for him.

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has come under fire for his persistence in selecting the Al-Ettifaq star for England despite the level of opponent clearly not being as good as those that play in the Premier League. However, a move back to the Premier League after links to Chelsea could see that anger die down.

So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at all the latest news on a potential switch.

It's believed that Henderson has told his former Reds teammates that his £12million move to Saudi Arabia which has seen him take home a reported £700,000-a-week has been a 'huge mistake'.

That's according to The Sun, who claim that the 33-year-old is eyeing up a return to the Premier League in the hopes of leaving the Saudi Pro League after just six months under Liverpool legend Gerrard.

Gerrard's side are eighth in the league having won just one of their last 13 matches, with the former England midfielder under mounting pressure to turn things around. Henderson hasn't enjoyed his time out there either, with just five assists and no goals in 19 appearances.

After Chelsea's 4-0 win over Preston North End in the F.A Cup, the Blues boss was questioned about whether or not he'd spoken about bringing in Henderson after