Jordan Henderson Next Club Odds: Sunderland Return On The Cards
Jordan Henderson will be on the move again this summer after he left Ajax at the end of his contract.
The former Liverpool man is now a free agent and will have many clubs chasing his signature.
A return to his boyhood club Sunderland is favourite with betting sites, but they will face a battle from other teams around Europe.
Henderson opted to leave Liverpool in the summer of 2023, determining that a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia was too good to turn down.
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But the midfielder, who was widely criticised for accepting the deal following his previous advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, soon regretted his decision to join Al-Ettifaq.
Ajax offered him a route out, but he endured a tough time in the Eredivisie, captaining a side that threw away a title win last season.
Where will Henderson be plying his trade next? Let’s take a look at the odds offered by the betting apps.
Jordan Henderson Next Club Odds
Club | Odds | Probability |
Sunderland | 5/4 | 44.4% |
Burnley | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Nottingham Forest | 11/4 | 26.7% |
Rangers | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Brentford | 4/1 | 20% |
Wrexham | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Marseille | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Celtic | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Sunderland Return Most Likely Option
Henderson started his professional career at Sunderland, having previously spent a decade in the academy of his hometown club. He made 79 first-team appearances for the Black Cats before moving to Liverpool in 2011.
In what would be a fairytale return, Sunderland are the 5/4 favourites to be Henderson’s next employers as the experienced midfielder plots his next move.
The Black Cats are preparing for their first Premier League campaign since the 2016/17 season, and the 35-year-old's experience would be a big help.
Manager Regis Le Bris has already strengthened his squad this summer, and it would be no surprise to see the England international next through the door.
Burnley Adding Experience
Burnley have also been busy in the transfer market, and the signing of Kyle Walker shows that bringing experience to the club is high on their agenda.
Signing Walker could be considered a coup for the Clarets, and Henderson would be another statement signing.
Manager Scott Parker played alongside Henderson for England, so he knows exactly what he will get with the veteran midfielder.
Like Sunderland, Burnley will be hoping to avoid a relegation battle, and they are the 2/1 second-favourites to sign Henderson.
Forest Showing Interest In Veteran
Nottingham Forest were last season's surprise packages and will hope to prove it wasn't merely a flash in the pan.
Nuno Espirito Santo built his team around an experienced core, and Henderson would add more steel to their midfield.
If the veteran would fancy another crack at European competition, Forest can offer it after qualifying for the Europa Conference League.
They have been linked with Henderson in the past, and at 11/4 with football betting sites, they could make a move this summer.
Rangers Would Offer Big Challenge
Henderson has never shied away from a battle in his career, and joining Rangers would give him one last challenge.
Russell Martin has taken over at Ibrox, and he faces the difficult task of overthrowing their city rivals Celtic next season.
Henderson's experience and know-how would be a big help, and his aggression and commitment would make him popular with their fervent fans.
If he fancies a big test before hanging up his boots, he is 7/2 to join Rangers.
Brentford Need To Replace Parting Stars
Keith Andrews faces the stiff task of overseeing the post-Thomas Frank era at Brentford.
The rookie boss will also have to plan without some of his key players.
Christian Norgaard has already moved to Arsenal, Bryan Mbeumo is close to joining Manchester United and Yoane Wissa has also been linked to a number of clubs.
Henderson would be a like-for-like replacement for Norgaard, and his experience could aid Andrews in the early stages of his managerial career.
He is currently 4/1 to join the Bees.
Hollywood Ending At Wrexham?
Thanks to celebrity owners and a TV documentary, Wrexham (6/1) have captured the imagination of football fans around the world.
It is not just off the pitch that the Welsh club have been successful, they are now just one step away from the Premier League after three successive promotions.
The Red Dragons are an attractive option for players these days, particularly those like Henderson who are nearing the end of their careers.
The former Liverpool man's reputation took a hit from his time in Saudi Arabia, and if he joined Wrexham, he would have the chance to make headlines for the right reasons.
Marseille And Celtic Are Outsiders
Henderson's first experience playing elsewhere in Europe garnered mixed results.
His time at Ajax ended in disaster, but his performances impressed enough for Thomas Tuchel to bring him back into the England squad.
Marseille (8/1), managed by former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, would offer him a different test in Ligue 1.
Celtic (12/1), like their bitter rivals Rangers, are showing interest in Henderson, and he played under their manager Brendan Rodgers when at Liverpool.
