Jordan Henderson will require Ajax to tear up his contract if he is to join AS Monaco before Monday's transfer deadline. The former Liverpool midfielder, 34, only moved to Amsterdam last January after a brief stint in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq. He signed a deal which runs until 2026 with the Dutch giants in order to return to Europe and has since been made club captain. It seems, though, that Henderson could be on the move again. Monaco are keen on the idea of bringing him to France but such a move will require Ajax to make concessions.

As first outlined by The Telegraph, Monaco are unwilling to pay a fee for the former England star, which means Ajax would likely need to terminate his deal to enable a move. It's noted that Henderson, who is keen on making the move to Monaco, is negotiating with Ajax to try and secure an early release. But Monaco have already made it clear they will move on to other targets if they cannot sign Henderson on a free transfer.

While Ajax are open to letting Henderson go in the summer, they are currently in contention for the Dutch title and it remains to be seen if they would sanction his departure midway through the season. Monaco, meanwhile, are third in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League play-offs, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica for a spot in the Round of 16. Join the debate! Would Monaco be a good move for Henderson? Let us know here.

Henderson was rescued from a nightmare spell in Saudi Arabia by Ajax just 12 months ago. It was a difficult 2023-24 campaign for the Dutch giants, who ended the season fifth in the league after being buoyed by Henderson's leadership qualities. Henderson has grown into a pivotal figure both on and off the pitch during his brief time in the Dutch capital. And if Ajax technical director Alex Kroes' words back in November are anything to go by, the club could dig their heels in and attempt to persuade Henderson to at least see the season out in Amsterdam.

“I am extremely happy with Jordan as captain, both on and off the field. We do not want to lose him,” Kroes said when asked about the midfielder's long-term future. “We assume that he will help us to continue the further development that we are currently going through as a club and team.”. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.