Sunderland have been linked with a transfer for academy graduate Jordan Henderson however Ajax need to maintain the midfielder.
Sunderland are the group to beat on the minute within the Championship, sitting high of the pile as issues stand.
The Black Cats have the chance to maneuver three factors clear on the high tonight, however they should beat Luton City whereas requiring Middlesbrough to beat Burnley for that to occur.
Regis Le Bris’ facet journey to Luton City on the lookout for one other three factors after beating Hull Metropolis on the weekend. The Hattes in the meantime beat rivals Watford final outing and will probably be assured forward of the Wearside oufit’s arrival.
Regardless of Sunderland’s flying begin, Le Bris and co are waiting for January and have been closely linked with a transfer for former participant Jordan Henderson.
Whereas there had been rumours that Henderson would depart Ajax, the Dutch facet have steered that isn’t going to occur. Ajax technical director Alex Kroes spoke concerning the 34-year-old to Algemeen Dagblad, saying:
“I’m extraordinarily happy with Jordan as captain, each on and off the pitch. So, we don’t need to lose him. We assume he’ll assist us proceed the additional growth.”
The lacking piece?
Henderson’s return to Sunderland seemed like a match made in heaven. As a Black Cats fan and academy graduate, a Wearside reunion to book-end a profitable profession would’ve made for a wonderful story.
Returning to assist convey Premier League soccer again to the Stadium of Mild could possibly be the cherry on high of the cake for Henderson.
Whereas he put in an improved efficiency towards Hull Metropolis, Dan Neil has not been at his greatest this season. Henderson may need been a perfect addition so as to add some further high quality and competitors in midfield, giving the academy graduate a vastly skilled participant to be taught from.
Le Bris performed rumours down
Talking to the press final week, head coach Le Bris confirmed that he had not had any discussions round Henderson.
Relayed by Sunderland Nation, the Sunderland chief stated:
“He’s clearly a robust and well-known participant. On the minute, the switch window shouldn’t be open, so we will talk about many gamers however we don’t have the selection in the intervening time.”
With all of the discuss, it stays to be seen whether or not Sunderland make a transfer for Henderson. It has the potential to be a really good transfer if the Black Cats can pull it off, however Ajax appear reluctant to let him go.
