Jordan Henderson could make a stunning return to English football.
Henderson left Liverpool in 2023 after captaining them to Premier League and Champions League success.
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The midfielder moved to Steven Gerrard Al Ettifaq for a fee of around £12 million.
However, his time in the Saudi Pro League only lasted six months as he soon sought a return to Europe.
Henderson was linked with the Premier League, but this was complicated by the tax implications of returning to the UK.
Instead, he is believed to have taken a 75 percent pay cut to join Ajax.
The move was intended to give him a chance of being included in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
Henderson signed a two-and-a-half year contract with Ajax in January.
After just nine appearances in the Eredivisie, he did not figure into Gareth Southgate’s plans.
Now The Sun reports that he wants to leave the Dutch club after less than 12 months in Amsterdam.
The 34-year-old has only played three league games for the club all season.
Premier League clubs and some top-flight Championship teams are said to be on alert over a potential move in January.
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Henderson began his career at Sunderland, who are currently top of the Championship after nine games.
However, the report adds that the same tax issues that prevented him from returning to England in January could still be an issue.
Henderson could feature for Ajax on Sunday when they face Groningen in the Eredivisie.
Jordan Henderson’s career
Sunderland – 79 games, 5 goals
Coventry (loan) – 13 games, 1 goal
Liverpool – 492 games, 33 goals
Al Ettifaq – 19 games, 0 goals
Ajax – 22 games, 0 goals
The midfielder was also spotted again at Liverpool’s Melwood training ground this week.
The club said he “stopped by the AXA training center this week and was warmly greeted by his former colleagues and members of the current coaching staff.”