Former Liverpool winger Jermain Pennant has questioned the decision of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq to offer Reds captain Jordan Henderson a huge contract.
Another ex-Liverpool man, Steven Gerrard, who was recently appointed as the manager of Al-Ettifaq, has made Henderson his top target this summer.
Henderson is said to have accepted a move to the Middle East, despite having two years left on his current contract at Anfield.
Reports in England suggest that Henderson has been offered £700,000 a week. Liverpool, meanwhile, are said to be demanding a fee of £20 million to sign the 33-year-old.
But Pennant, while speaking on talkSPORT, said, “It’s crazy! It’s Jordan Henderson not Messi! Tell me a game where Henderson did something that stood out?”
Goals and assists have not been Henderson’s strongest suit under Jurgen Klopp. He has mustered just 13 goals and 29 assists in 304 games under the German tactician.
Transfer: It’s crazy, he’s not Messi – Pennant slams Al-Ettifaq over £700k-per-week deal for Henderson
