Jordan Henderson set for shock return to Premier League

Jordan Henderson is set to return to England by signing for Brentford on a free transfer.

The former Liverpool captain left Ajax after deciding not to trigger a 12-month extension to his contract with the Dutch club.

And Brentford have moved for the 35-year-old as they look for a replacement for Christian Norgaard, who has joined Arsenal.

Henderson, who is likely to sign a two-year contract, is expected to have a medical before completing his move to Brentford, which he hopes will enable him to keep his place in the England squad for next summer’s World Cup.

The midfielder, who has won 84 caps, was recalled by new England manager Thomas Tuchel, who values his experience.

Henderson made 492 appearances for Liverpool, captaining them to the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020.

He left Anfield in 2023 to join Al-Ettifaq in a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, but cancelled his contract six months later to go to Ajax.

He will become a flagship signing for new Brentford manager Keith Andrews, who has lost Norgaard and goalkeeper Mark Flekken, while Bryan Mbeumo, the subject of two bids from Manchester United, and Yoane Wissa are other possible departures.