Reds LGBT group are 'APPALLED' at Henderson for considering Saudi Arabia move

Liverpool LGBT fan group Kop Outs have said they are 'appalled and concerned' as Jordan Henderson considers a move to Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal.

Henderson has been offered a staggering deal worth more than £700,000 per week to join Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

The Liverpool captain is set to hold talks with manager Jurgen Klopp over the next 24 hours before deciding on the potential move.

Henderson has previously earned praise for his vocal commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in football.

He was nominated for the 'Football Ally' at the LGBT+ Awards in 2021, having made headlines for his supportive tweet to Liverpool fan Keith Spooner during the Rainbow Laces campaign.

The 33-year-old also expressed his support to an LGBTQ+ England fan in 2021.

LGBT fan group Kop Outs have expressed concerns that Henderson is considering a move to Saudi Arabia, despite being an ally.

The group also criticised Gerrard for his 'participation in sportswashing', citing his support to former LA Galaxy team-mate Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay in 2013.

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Saudi Arabia and women's rights are subject to heavy restrictions.

'Kop Outs have valued the allyship shown by Jordan Henderson,' Kops Outs wrote.

'We are appalled and concerned that anyone might consider working for a #sportswashing operation for a regime where women & LGBT+ people are oppressed & that regularly tops the world death sentence table?

'Gerrard's participation in this sportswashing is particularly galling given his previous support for LA Galaxy teammate Robbie Rogers.

'When someone's made a fortune, should money tempt them to go to work? Maybe they should be asking themselves those