Bubbling Jordan Henderson to Celtic transfer rumour may already have answer as Brendan Rodgers bond tested by 3 factors

Bubbling Jordan Henderson to Celtic transfer rumour may already have answer as Brendan Rodgers bond tested by 3 factors

Jordan Henderson’s name has been mentioned as a possible destination for Celtic in his quest to leave the Saudi Pro League.

Reportedly, the Hoops are “interested” in a deal, although a surprise move to the Scottish Premiership just six months after a £12 million move to Al-Ettifaq could encounter some significant obstacles.

The former captain of Liverpool, who has often expressed his respect for Brendan Rodgers and how he helped launch his career at Anfield, would make a surprising move.

The 33-year-old is reportedly prepared to forgo millions of dollars in taxes and accept a significant wage cut in exchange for a chance to play in the English Premier League again.

In what would be one of the strangest moves of the winter window,

The Mirror claims there are not “overwhelming amount of suitors for the ageing ex-Sunderland man,”

which might leave Celtic as one of the only ways out of Ettifaq.

The connection to the guy in the Parkhead dugout would surely be crucial;

the England international detailed in his memoirs how Rodgers made him a hero among the Reds.

“By the time Brendan left, our relationship was good,” he wrote.

“I required his assistance. He had to provide me with opportunities and tactical training before he elevated me to captain.

It means a lot that he gave me opportunities, acknowledged my growth in tactical awareness,

and recognised the effort I had put in to become the player he wanted me to be.

“Brendan had shown us what was possible at Liverpool in a time when we were competing against clubs owned by oligarchs and nation states, and Kenny (Dalglish) had brought the club back together.”

He ought to be given more credit than he does. I thanked Brendan for his help,

and as he was leaving, I started to consider who would be the next manager and if he would want me.

The fact that Brendan was unable to complete the task he had begun was unfair.”

Furthermore, Rodgers was one of those who openly defended Henderson’s decision to relocate to the Middle East even as Henderson faced criticism for it.

The midfield player, who has long been an advocate for the LGBT+ community,

incited outrage when he moved to a nation where homosexuality is prohibited.

In an interview with talkSPORT during the summer, Rodgers stated:

“So many morality officers are passing judgement on individuals these days all around the world.

However, I am very familiar with Jordan, and I am aware of his unwavering love for Liverpool.

At this point in his career, it was unlikely that he would be the top name on the roster going forward.

Thus, it made sense for him to travel and take on a new task.”

Henderson would probably still be outside of Celtic’s budget,

despite rumours that he would be willing to accept a significant wage cut.

The veteran doesn’t mesh with the team’s player trading philosophy,

something Rodgers has openly supported in the past.

According to sources, the wage decrease also seems to depend on an offer from the Premier League.

Jurgen Klopp said after leaving Liverpool in the summer that he expected a starting position guarantee when he moved to Saudi Arabia.

Rodgers might not be able to provide it because captain Callum McGregor occupies a comparable role.

Actually, McGregor would start ahead of the England team, according to Parkhead icon Chris Sutton.

Prior to Scotland’s match against the Old Enemy in the previous summer, Sutton remarked:

“Take a look at midfielder Jordan Henderson.”

Could he penetrate the midfield of Scotland?

Just wondering if Jordan Henderson could currently find his way into the Scotland midfield.

McGinn, McGregor, Gilmour, and McTominay

His reputation on the global scene might possibly play a role.

According to rumours circulating south of the border,

Henderson intends to return to the Premier League in an attempt to try to salvage his England career before the 2024 World Cup.

The last Celtic player to be called up to the England squad was Fraser Forster in 2012,

and it seems doubtful that Gareth Southgate would change his mind before to the tournament if Celtic were to transfer to the Premiership.

At this point, a deal appears implausible. However, surprises are known to arise during the January window.

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