BREAKING NEWS;Sunderland AFC confirm the return of former player recently

Jordan Henderson is open to signing for Sunderland if a deal can be agreed between the club and Ajax.

According to Football Insider, the midfielder would welcome a return to his former club if the possibility of a move was on the cards.

Henderson came through the Black Cats’ academy system, breaking into the first team squad in 2008 before signing for Liverpol in 2011.

The 34-year-old spent 12 years at Anfield, winning the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup and two EFL Cups during that time.

However, he is currently plying his trade in the Netherlands, and has fallen down the pecking order of the Dutch giants since his move there in January 2024.

It was previously reported by Football Insider earlier this month that Sunderland are working on a deal to bring Henderson back to the Stadium of Light.

It is now understood that Henderson would be receptive to the idea of coming back to his old club, as he reaches the final stages of his career.

It remains to be seen whether a deal can be struck between the Championship side and Ajax, with the January transfer window being their next opportunity to discuss a possible move.

It has been claimed that Ajax would be willing to let him go if the player did want to depart, having only signed him back in January of this calendar year.

Henderson has struggled for consistent game time in the Eredivisie, making 14 appearances in total, including only 11 starts (all stats from Fbref).

Sunderland are reportedly targeting a short-term deal, with the option to extend him until the summer of 2026.

Henderson departed English football in the summer of 2023 following his exit from Liverpool, but could now make a return to help his former club fight for promotion back to the Premier League.