Jordan Henderson
CM • Linked from Brentford
Jordan Henderson has emerged as a shock Chelsea target as Xabi Alonso looks to add further experience to his midfield. The 36-year-old has fallen out of the picture at Brentford under Keith Andrews and has a year left on his contract, meaning any deal would be a free transfer. Henderson is viewed as an alternative to Sunderland's Granit Xhaka, Alonso's former Bayer Leverkusen player, after Chelsea failed to prise him away from the Stadium of Light. A broken left arm suffered in England's World Cup win over Mexico this summer leaves his fitness for the start of the season in doubt.
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Chelsea are frontrunners among several Premier League clubs pursuing Henderson, who is believed to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge. Comes after Chelsea were priced out of a deal for Granit Xhaka, with Sunderland refusing to sell their captain.
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BREAKING: Chelsea working to sign Jordan Henderson from Brentford. Chelsea top contender among multiple Premier League clubs eyeing the England midfielder, with Brentford ready to grant a free transfer. Amicable situation and healthy relations between the 36-year-old and the club.
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