CHELSEA are the frontrunners to sign Jordan Henderson in the January window.
The former Liverpool captain is eyeing a move away from Saudi Arabia and bookmakers Betfair have installed the Blues as the chief contenders to wrap up his signature before February 3rd.
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Henderson left Anfield to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq in the summer.
But it’s not worked out as planned, with his side on a dire run of form and Gerrard on the brink of losing his job.
Leaving before honouring at least two years will trigger a staggering £3.5million tax bill, though Henderson is understood to have told pals he’s made a huge mistake.
With a place at Euro 2024 under threat with England, Hendo is seemingly keen for a swift exit from the Saudi league.
And Chelsea are the leaders in the betting to sign the 32-year-old.
They’ve spent a fortune on Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu to play in the midfield but injuries and poor form could see a reinforcement brought in.
Jordan Henderson transfer odds
Betfair odds
- Chelsea 11/4
- Bayern Munich 17/2
- Man United 9/1
- Tottenham 9/1
- West Ham 10/1
- Liverpool 12/1
- Newcastle 12/1
- Aston Villa 12/1
- Sunderland 16/1
- Brighton 16/1
- Everton 22/1
- Bayer Leverkusen 22/1
- Crystal Palace 25/1
- Brentford 25/1
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Bayern Munich are next in the betting at 17/2, just ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham at 9/1.
High-flying West Ham are 10/1, with a stunning return to Liverpool or move to boyhood rivals – and Saudi-owned – Newcastle at 12/1.
That’s the same price as Aston Villa, with a return to the Stadium of Light and move to Brighton both at 16s.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Following reports that Jordan Henderson wants to end his six-month spell in Saudi Arabia, Chelsea are the 11/4 favourites to sign for the former Liverpool captain in January. Bayern Munich are next in line at 17/2, with Man United and Tottenham both 9/1 to secure the midfielder’s signature.
“A sensational reunion with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool is 12/1, while Henderson is 16/1 to return to his boyhood club Sunderland. Everton are also surprise 22/1 outsiders to tempt the 33-year-old to play for the blue side of Merseyside.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
