Switch information knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has supplied some perception into the newest on potential high-profile departures from the Saudi Professional League this January.
Talking solely to CaughtOffside for his Each day Briefing column, Romano defined that he’s not but listening to something concrete on the opportunity of Karim Benzema seeking to observe Jordan Henderson out of Saudi Arabia, regardless of some reviews placing his future at Al Ittihad into doubt.
Romano additionally supplied an replace on Henderson, who appears to have held some discussions over a transfer to Ajax, although with out Al Ettifaq giving him the inexperienced mild to depart simply but.
Juventus have additionally been linked with Henderson, however Romano performed down these tales, whereas he made it clear we’d have to attend and see earlier than getting a greater understanding of what’s happening with Benzema this January.
The veteran Frenchman was one of many largest names to maneuver to Saudi final summer season and one imagines there’d be loads of suitors for him in Europe regardless that he lately turned 36.
Discussing the newest on Henderson and Benzema, Romano mentioned: “Negotiations are ongoing with Jordan Henderson and Ajax but it surely’s not straightforward as a result of there’s nonetheless no inexperienced mild from Al Ettifaq. As I beforehand reported, Henderson is on the lookout for choices to maneuver this January and Ajax are there, but it surely will depend on the choice of the Saudi membership principally.
“Regardless of rumours about another golf equipment, my understanding for the second is that there’s nothing superior with Juventus, and that Ajax have tried greater than every other membership… however once more, any transfer taking place this January will depend on Ettifaq.
“One other huge title we’re seeing linked with a transfer away from Saudi Arabia is Karim Benzema. Like Henderson, he solely moved in the summertime, becoming a member of Al Ittihad, however I’ve nonetheless no replace on Benzema at this level. I noticed many tales however I’m not conscious of any concrete negotiation at this level, let’s see if one thing adjustments within the subsequent days.”