The Saudi league has signed a number of players from European football this summer, from top stars to the stalwarts of various teams. When the Saudi League first began to sign, most fans thought that their goal was only top stars, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Benzema and others, but their ambitions did not stop there, and they signed Firmino, Neves and Milinkovic one after another. And after Gerrard managed the Dammam collaboration, they began to look for suitable players from Liverpool.
The current Liverpool squad has been adjusted in the summer and can already see a significant improvement in the position in the midfield, with the addition of Sobosroy and McAllister making their midfield more competitive and no longer the team's weakest link. As a result, competition for starting positions will become more intense, and several players in Liverpool's squad have faced the possibility of substitutes, including captain Henderson, which has given the Saudi league a reason to sign him.
According to English media reports, Gerrard's first signing target after coaching Dammam was Henderson, but did not convince the Liverpool captain that even if they offered a higher salary and a longer contract, Henderson did not nod at the offer, he preferred to end his career at Liverpool. And, with the European Championship next year, Henderson hopes to win a place in the starting midfield of the England national team through his play at Liverpool, which is almost impossible if he joins Saudi Arabia.
The current 33-year-old Liverpool captain's contract with the team will not expire in 2 years, and with his current strength, there is almost no possibility of renewing his contract with Liverpool at the age of 35, and even if the contract is renewed, it is difficult to get a long-term contract, which is a very normal renewal operation. And if Henderson gets time at next year's European Championship, he may still get a contract from the Saudi league, even after next year's European Championship. As long as Gerrard is in charge, he has the opportunity to join.
For Liverpool's current midfield rivalry, most fans are hoping that Henderson can stay, he may not be strong enough to be the core of the midfield, but his mental attributes can still be a huge help to the team. In the minds of most fans, the player who should leave the most is Thiago, who currently has only one year left on his contract with the team, and if he leaves, he can also bring a transfer fee for Liverpool. Moreover, even if he stays, it is difficult for Thiago to guarantee his position and playing time, and it is better to leave.