Jordan Henderson could be set for a fairytale return to Sunderland, with reports suggesting that new Ajax manager John Heitinga has informed him that he is not part of the club’s plans.
The 34-year-old, who began his professional career at Sunderland, may now be open to a move back to his boyhood club.
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Ajax’s drive to trim their wage bill has intensified after being hit with a string of costly bonus payments triggered by their qualification for next season’s Champions League.
As a result, Henderson could be set for a sensational return to the Premier League, and more specifically, the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland had already expressed interest in bringing their former captain home as far back as December 2024.