REGIS LE BRIS refused to rule out Jordan Henderson making a romantic return to Sunderland in January – however says no switch talks are underway.
The Wearsider, 34, got here by way of the ranks at his boyhood membership earlier than signing for Liverpool in a £20m deal in 2011.
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He went on to take pleasure in nice success at Anfield, captaining them to the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, European Tremendous Cup and the Membership World Cup.
The England midfielder’s 12-year stick with the Reds got here to a controversial finish in the summertime of 2023 as he headed to Saudi Arabia facet Al Ettifaq for mega wages.
The transfer become a catastrophe as he performed simply 19 video games for the workforce managed by Steven Gerrard attributable to his household being unable to settle within the Center East.
Henderson headed again to Europe in January with Ajax however he has began simply twice within the Dutch top-flight this time period.
That has led to his representatives allegedly attempting to engineer a transfer again to the Stadium of Mild to assist Le Bris’ younger squad of their promotion cost.
Forward of Sunday’s journey to Hull Metropolis, the Black Cats boss bluntly replied “no” when requested straight whether or not Henderson’s identify had been mentioned as a possible goal.
Nonetheless, when requested if he was the kind of participant that he wish to usher in, he didn’t rule out a possible swoop.
The Frenchman mentioned: “He’s clearly a powerful and well-known participant.
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“On the minute the switch window just isn’t open, so we are able to discuss many gamers however we don’t have the selection for the time being.”
Sunderland legend Julio Arca definitely believes that it will be a no brainer to snap him up if the chance arises.
The 43-year-old Argentinean, who spent six years at Sunderland and helped them to the 2005 Championship title, instructed SunSport: “I haven’t seen Jordan play loads not too long ago or what customary he’s at however he’s somebody native that has gone on to do rather well.
“He did nice for the membership whereas he was right here and he can convey a whole lot of expertise to Sunderland’s younger gamers.
“It’s good to have skilled gamers like that as, even when they don’t play on a regular basis, they may help within the changing-room and in sure video games.
“Some folks will assume that Jordan can’t play in each recreation, however he can convey much more than simply the soccer enjoying facet.”
Sunderland have historical past in relation to reunions with ex-stars they usually have produced combined outcomes.
Strikers Jermain Defoe and Danny Graham each endured depressing second stints with the Black Cats whereas the likes of Grant Leadbitter and Paul Bracewell each loved additional success.
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And one other ex-Sunderland fan favorite Martin Grey, who got here by way of the ranks at Roker Park to assist the membership win promotion within the Nineteen Nineties, issued a warning to Henderson.
The 53-year-old mentioned: “You take a look at his achievements since leaving Sunderland and also you simply assume, ‘Wow, the place has that come from?’
“Not many thought that he would go on to turn into the particular person he has and obtain the success he has with Liverpool and England.
“You want expertise however you want vitality as effectively.
“He might come and take a number of the stress off of the youthful lads but when it doesn’t go effectively for you then it may well go away a little bit of a bitter style attributable to what you will have achieved because you left.
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“I believe it’s an enormous resolution to make and in case your legs are beginning to go otherwise you begin choosing up little niggles then the punters can activate you in a short time.”
In the meantime, Ajax supervisor Francesco Farioli, who took over in the summertime, sung the praises of Henderson when requested in regards to the Sunderland hyperlinks however refused to verify the veteran was staying in Amsterdam.
He mentioned: “He’s an distinctive participant who possesses nice high quality and management.
“Having captained his workforce to a Champions League victory, I consider he can successfully talk the essence of a successful mentality and a powerful work ethic.
“There are a lot of priceless methods during which he could make a major contribution to a younger workforce like ours.”
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