Jordan Henderson eyed for shock switch to European giants after deciding to quit Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq

 AJAX are the latest European giant linked with Jordan Henderson.

The England midfielder, 33, is reportedly aching to quit Saudi side Al-Ettifaq just six months after leaving Liverpool.

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Jordan Henderson’s expression appears to say it all amid claims he’s determined to return to Europe only six months after joining Al Ettifaq[/caption]

Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Celtic have already been mentioned.

But Henderson’s £350,000-a-week wages will be a huge problem – especially as Al-Ettifaq say they want to keep him.

Now Sky Sports say Ajax have joined the list of club’s monitoring his situation.

The Dutch team are looking for experience and drive at the heart of their side.

Having finished a disappointing fifth last season, Ajax are fifth and a massive 23 points behind top-flight leaders PSV Eindhoven this term.

Premier League clubs such as Newcastle could show interest in Henderson.

And it would be no surprise if his home-town club Sunderland are dreaming of recapturing him.

But the Black Cats as much as Ajax would face a big complication over Henderson’s salary.

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Ex-Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is understood to be Ajax’s current top earner – on close to £69,000 a week.

But that;’s five times less than Henderson’s salary in the Middle East.

Not only that, Al-Ettifaq paid Liverpool around £13million for the 81-cap star.

So any loan deal or sale might be beyond many of Henderson’s admirers.

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