Jordan Henderson: Liverpool agree fee with Al Ettifaq

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Jordan Henderson: Liverpool agree fee with Al Ettifaq

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq for captain Jordan Henderson, sources have confirmed to 90min.

The 33-year-old became Steven Gerrard's top target when the Anfield legend was appointed manager of Al Ettifaq earlier this month, as 90min revealed, and now talks have progressed.

Henderson has been offered a huge tax free contract worth a staggering £100,000-per-day to make the move to the Middle East that is edging closer towards completion.

Since an agreement on personal terms was reached, the two clubs have been locked in talks over a transfer fee, with Liverpool initially demanding £20m for Henderson. Al Ettifaq have now agreed terms on a deal worth around £15m in total - the initial fee is £12m, which is then inflated by add-ons.

Henderson is currently in Germany with Liverpool as they faced Karlsruher on Wednesday evening, but he was withdrawn from the matchday squad as transfer talks neared a conclusion.

The 33-year-old is now due to travel to Croatia for a medical, with Al Ettifaq are currently based in the country for a pre-season camp. Henderson is set to be one of two players to depart for Anfield for the Saudi Pro League this week as they also have an agreement in place with Al Ettihad for Brazilian midfielder Fabinho. That deal is worth £40m and is in the final stages of being concluded.