JORDAN HENDERSON is closing in on a stunning move to Monaco, it’s been claimed.
The former England international is currently plying his trade in the Netherlands with Ajax, who he joined last January after terminating his multi-million-pound contract with Al-Ettifaq.
But it’s been claimed he’s on the verge of leaving the Dutch giants for a shock move to the Principality.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims the former Sunderland and Liverpool ace has “almost agreed” an 18-month contract with the Ligue 1 side.
He wrote on X: “AS Monaco are closing in on deal to sign Jordan Henderson from Ajax as new midfielder!
“Permanent move almost agreed on contract until June 2026.
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“Here we go, soon.”
News of Henderson’s reported imminent exit from Ajax – who want to retain his services – comes just a few weeks after he vowed to stay at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
When pressed about a potential return to boyhood club Sunderland, he said: “It’s my club [Sunderland], ever since I was a boy of six or seven years old.
“Then I was in the stands. But I just hope I stay here [at Ajax]. I really like it here.
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“I want to help the club to grow further. We are also taking those steps.
“But I also read it [the transfer speculation].
“I don’t even know where all this comes from, because there has been no contact.”
A move to Monaco could potentially see Henderson link-up with his former England team-mate Marcus Rashford.
Monaco are understood to be one of several European clubs interested in signing the wantaway Manchester United striker.
The Ligue 1 outfit will be back in action on Saturday evening, welcoming Auxerre to the Stade Louis II.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
