STEVEN GERRARD is reportedly set to spring a shock move for Jordan Henderson and a Chelsea flop after joining Al-Ettifaq.
The former Aston Villa manager has completed a return to management after being appointed by the Saudi Arabian side.
Steven Gerrard is the new Al-Ettifaq managerCredit: Instagram @ettifaqJordan Henderson could be heading to Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyGerrard had been out of work since being sacked by Villa in October 2022.
He had previously rejected an offer from Al-Ettifaq last month before performing a U-turn to take over the club on Monday.
After signing a two-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side, he is now looking to bolster his squad with Premier League experience.
Premier League odds and betting tipsAccording to MailOnline, Gerrard is keen to sign both Henderson and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Henderson is a former team-mate of Gerrard's, having played alongside the ex-England star 141 times for Liverpool and the Three Lions.
The 33-year-old is the current Reds captain and has two years remaining on his current contract.
However, the Liverpool midfield is undergoing an overhaul this summer, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai both arriving at Anfield.
As for Aubameyang, his future at Chelsea is uncertain after a difficult first season in West London.
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After signing from Barcelona last summer, the forward scored just three goals in 21 appearances during the Blues' underwhelming season.
World Cup hero wants Man Utd move as doubts over Harry Maguire's future growHe has been strongly linked with a move this summer, with Chelsea reportedly rejecting an offer from Galatasaray.
Several of his Chelsea team-mates have already headed to Saudi Arabia, with N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly both heading to the Middle East.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly wanted by Al-EttifaqCredit: Rex