Jordan Henderson, recently linked with a move to AS Monaco, has threatened the Amsterdam club to try to force a permanent transfer to Ligue 1

Former Liverpool and England centre-midfielder Jordan Henderson is reportedly set to leave Eredivisie giants Ajax as he’s ‘closing in’ on a transfer. The 34-year-old overcame adversity to surpass expectations at Liverpool as he became club captain en route to making 492 appearances for the Premier League giants in all competitions.

Top of the Champions League table and into the last 16 with the most money banked. This was the perfect return to Europe’s elite competition for Liverpool, setting up Arne Slot’s side for a crack at lifting the trophy for a seventh time and significantly boosting the club’s balance sheet.

Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to PSV in the final league phase game of the Champions League did not prevent them from finishing top of their group and they have pocketed a huge sum of money as a result

Liverpool boss Arne Slot may already have the perfect alternative for Ryan Gravenberch within his squad, which could save the club millions. When Dutchman Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer, one of the major talking points was Liverpool 's midfield.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has ruled out the possibility of James McConnell leaving on loan in the January transfer window. McConnell was handed his first start in the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.