“It’s like getting stabbed in the heart”

Liverpool fans are expressing their displeasure on X after former captain Jordan Henderson held talks to join Chelsea as a free agent this summer. The Blues are reportedly keen on signing Henderson as well as Brighton forward Danny Welbeck to inject some much-needed valuable leadership and experience into their squad.

After making a name for himself at Sunderland, Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool in the summer of 2011. The 36-year-old midfielder succeeded Steven Gerrard as club captain four years later, helping the Reds become one of the best clubs in the world once again under Jurgen Klopp’s tutelage.

Henderson recorded 33 goals and 58 assists in 492 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool, winning eight trophies, including the Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League. However, he opted to join Al-Ettifaq in 2023 before joining Ajax nearly six months later.

While Jordan Henderson is currently in the twilight years of his career, he has excelled at Brentford after joining the Premier League side last summer. After their push for Granit Xhaka fell through, Chelsea are keen on signing the England international this summer to balance out their squad of high-potential young stars.

Henderson has reportedly held talks with the Blues over a potential move. Per GOALBrentford would be willing to terminate his contract early to allow him to join Xabi Alonso and Co. as a free agent.

However, Liverpool fans have been left fuming by Henderson’s interest in joining a Premier League rival, with one posting:

“It’s like getting stabbed in the heart”

Another fan tweeted:

“His legacy is GONE!”

Other fans reacted below:

“The agreement on personal terms is almost done” – Fabrizio Romano provides transfer update on Chelsea’s move for former Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a transfer update on social media regarding Chelsea’s push to sign both Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. Their agreement on personal terms with both stars is nearly done, with both veterans expected to join Stamford Bridge in the near future.

Romano posted on Instagram:

“𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Chelsea advance on 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 deals, talks underway. The agreement on personal terms is almost done with 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝟑𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Jordan Henderson as 𝟑𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Danny Welbeck. Negotiations expected to continue also on clubs’ sides as the plan for Henderson on a free deal, talks ongoing for Welbeck. 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍.”

Henderson continues to play a vital role in the England national team squad and could be an excellent signing for Chelsea. Meanwhile, Welbeck has flourished at Brighton, scoring 51 goals in 201 appearances across all competitions.