Liverpool have sell-on clause in Jordan Henderson deal with midfielder set for showdown talks with Al Ettifaq

Liverpool stand to profit if Jordan Henderson leaves Al Ettifaq this month.

The Reds completed a deal to sell their former captain to the Saudi Arabian side for £12million just last summer.

As well as the transfer fee, it's understood that they also inserted a healthy sell-on clause into his deal, meaning that the Premier League side would prosper if the midfielder is sold for a profit.

Al Ettifaq maintain that their star player is not for sale or available on loan, but could be tempted should an exceptional offer be made.

This would mean selling Henderson for a sizeable profit, or allowing him to leave on loan with his £8million-a-year wages — tax free — covered in full and a substantial loan fee.

As a result, any move to sign Henderson permanently would cost a potential suitor upwards of £25million.

The 33-year-old is desperate to return to Europe as he bids to secure a place in England's Euro 2024 squad.

His lifestyle and the country's climate is also understood to be a factor in his decision in wanting to part ways.

Al Ettifaq are currently sat in eighth position in the Saudi Pro League after winning just six of their 19 fixtures so far.

Henderson has been offered to Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, as well as Juventus and virtually every club in the Premier League.

With his future up in the air, Henderson is due for face to face talks with Al Ettifaq when he returns to training next week following their mid-season break.

Their next fixture isn't due to be played until February 15, meaning that Henderson's future could be tied up before turning out for Steven Gerrard's side again.