January transfer window 2024: Jordan Henderson leaving Al-Ettifaq for Ajax – live | Transfer window

Not everybody needs out of the Saudi Pro League, it appears.

Trying to make sense of Chelsea’s transfer enterprise since 2022 has been more durable than making an attempt to grasp the tip of a Christopher Nolan movie, however reader Justin Madson has a great go:

Guys. I do know FFP is a factor, and all of the journos are presently very involved about how Chelsea will stability their books, however that is simply insanity. We are being offered strikes like Conor Gallagher to be able to purchase…. Luke Shaw? Then promote Levi Colwill to Liverpool as a result of… FFP?

Meanwhile Chelsea are additionally going to be making an attempt to purchase Victor Osimhen this window too? But additionally promote Broja due to FFP considerations? And Chelsea someway additionally need Branthwaite? But want to promote Colwill as a result of FFP? It’s sufficient to make somebody log out till February.

Us too, Justin. Us too.

That electronic mail got here with the topic line “Schadenfreude” I ought to add.

Meanwhile all of us await the subsequent thrilling instalment within the Henderson to Ajax saga. I assume it’s good for him that he’s swapping Saudi Arabia for the Dutch chilly air, cycle lanes and low outlets.

An electronic mail from Kev McCready relating to two midfielders who had been as soon as on the backbone of Liverpool’s crew:

As a Liverpool fan, Henderson bought no matter his legacy might have been at Anfield for ten million barrels. Hopefully, he’ll discover his rules alongside that pair of rainbow laces.

As for Thiago as a alternative, his greatest place is on the bench. In Sefton Park.

Cameron Carter-Vickers to Nottingham Forest? I for one am shocked that he’s not contracted to Spurs and on his 171st mortgage spell. But he’s accomplished nicely since signing completely for Celtic in 2022 and his USA teammate Matt Turner is at Forest, in fact.

It can be exceptional if Gonçalo Ramos left PSG on a everlasting foundation, given his preliminary transfer there from Benfica was a mortgage and was solely made everlasting itself in November. But issues haven’t fairly labored out as deliberate for the striker who broke out on the 2022 World Cup.

Spurious transfer story of the day: Luke Shaw is needed by Chelsea, based on a newspaper report immediately.

The England worldwide is, when match, one of many first names on the teamsheet at Manchester United however Mauricio Pochettino has lengthy been a fan of his – after giving Shaw his senior debut at Southampton. So United will likely be detest to promote, however Chelsea are quick within the left again space with Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella injured.

Wolves have gone from Danny Ings to Armandro Broja within the area of per week. That’s an improve for positive. But they’re additionally going through a struggle to maintain Rayan Ait-Nouri amid curiosity from Liverpool and Arsenal, whereas Che Adams is the newest striker reportedly on Gary O’Neil’s radar.

A busy month at Molineux.

Some non-transferry listening for you right here:

Thiago Alcantara at Liverpool … that by no means actually took off, did it? He had the flexibility so as to add some ball-playing genius to the nucleus of the Reds’ aspect however accidents have blighted his progress and he’ll quickly flip 33.

And together with his Liverpool contract on account of expire in six months, it’s no shock to see Thiago linked with an exit. And even much less of a shock, in fact, that Al-Ettifaq of the Saudi Pro League are main the curiosity in him. It appears Steven Gerrard may have a Liverpool-flavoured presence in his aspect if and when Hendo hops it.

Another Manchester United one, and promising Lille defender Leny Yoro, 18, is claimed to be prone to depart the French membership this summer season, with United within the combine – together with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich – for his coveted signature.

No day within the transfer window will be full with out some Kylian Mbappé gossip …

The newest whisper is that PSG are prepared to supply their star man a surprising £86m per season to remain. If he rejects it, Mbappé will be capable of transfer for free this summer season, with Real Madrid and a lot of the Saudi Pro League .

Gary doesn’t suppose this one will occur. Can’t suppose why.

Another one bites the (Saudi) mud: Renan Lodi has formally joined Al Hilal on mortgage from Marseille, with an obligation to purchase for a minimal of €20m (£17.2m).

From Atlético Madrid, to Forest, to the Saudi Pro League by way of Ligue 1. That well-trodden path.

Richard Keogh has left Wycombe out of the blue. Anyone know what’s occurring there? He’d been just about a daily within the aspect till December after becoming a member of in the summertime.

Jarrad Branthwaite is trending on Twitter X proper now amid suspicions that Everton could also be pressured to promote their greenhorn centre again to offset their monetary points. Manchester United and Chelsea are the plain would-be suitors. Maybe Jarrad – nonetheless solely 21 – can be higher off staying put for now?

Said Benrahma didn’t cowl himself in glory in West Ham’s FA Cup defeat to Bristol City final night time (he wasn’t alone, to be truthful). But now it’s claimed that the Hammers have rejected a mortgage provide from Marseille for the winger.

Brentford, Wolves and Lyon have all been touted for a possible transfer for the Algerian.

I’m all for Manchester being the centre of the universe. But… why don’t they simply meet for a chat in Amsterdam?

Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly eager on signing Arsenal teenager Mika Biereth on mortgage, the one snag being that … he’s already on mortgage at Motherwell. The Owls have already signed ex Cardiff striker Ike Ugbo this month however need one other ahead and the 20-year-old is a extremely rated Danish youth worldwide.

Whether his Motherwell mortgage will be ripped up, stays to be seen.

Inserts joke about Devine intervention.

Thanks Niall. Let’s get straight into it.

It appears Manchester United are completely blissful to shed their squad of fringe gamers, with outgoing loans aplenty this month. Facundo Pellistri seems to the the newest heading out of the door marked ‘temporary exit’. The Uruguayan winger is anticipated to affix La Liga relegation strugglers Granada till the tip of the season. Amad Diallo can be being linked with a mortgage this month, with Middlesbrough talked about, however that appears unlikely as it will depart United alarmingly quick out vast.

Time handy over to my colleague, Dominic Booth, who will information you thru all the newest information, offers and idle hypothesis.

A signing in Italy: Juventus Women have signed Giulia Bison from second-tier Hellas Verona. The 18-year-old striker has just lately undergone ankle surgical procedure and can be a part of up with Juve’s Primavera squad as soon as she has recovered.

Keep tabs on the newest strikes from round Europe, as they occur.

Chelsea’s striker wishlist for this month reportedly contains Victor Osimhen, Evan Ferguson, Viktör Gyokeres and Jhon Durán – and there’s additionally speak that Saudi golf equipment might provide them the likes of Karim Benzema and Aleksandar Mitrovic on mortgage. All of which implies Armando Broja may very well be squeezed out – with Wolves eager to snap him up.

In one other deal accomplished final night time, Celtic have signed the Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kühn. The 24-year-old has represented Germany at youth stage, and has earlier expertise in Ajax and Bayern Munich’s improvement squads.

“Celtic is one of the biggest clubs around and I’m really happy to be here,” Kühn mentioned after signing a 5.5yr deal for a reported €3.5m (£3m) price. “At Celtic, it’s about doing all we can to win every game, so that is the challenge here. I can’t wait to get going and do my very best for our supporters.”

An official outgoing at Manchester United, introduced very late final night time. Álvaro Fernández is off to Benfica on mortgage after his earlier spell at Granada was reduce quick. The Portuguese giants have a €6m choice to purchase agreed, which can turn into compulsory if he performs greater than 50% of video games in the remainder of this season. United have a buy-back choice and a sell-on clause in place for the younger Spanish full-back.

Some extra Brentford-based information this morning: Tottenham full-back Sergio Reguilón, simply again from his mortgage spell at Manchester United, is about to affix the Bees till the tip of the season as cowl for the injured Rico Henry.

“I think it’s fair to say Henderson hasn’t been a Runaway success in Saudi Arabia and his life there hasn’t been a Bed Of Roses,” writes Tim Woods. “It seems that Ajax Keep The Faith that he’s still able to do it at the top (sort of) level. Maybe there’s still time for one more Blaze Of Glory in his career? Have A Nice Day.”

There have been loads of huge strikes within the Women’s Super League and round Europe already this January. Catch up with our interactive information.

Chelsea have their eye on a few strikers, and many extra in addition to, in Wednesday’s Rumour Mill …

Look who’s again: Ivan Toney’s ban for breaching betting guidelines ends immediately, and he might function for Brentford this weekend towards Nottingham Forest. As issues stand, the striker appears to be like prone to keep put till no less than the summer season, however that might nonetheless change.

Henderson set to go away Al-Ettifaq and be a part of Ajax

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