Jordan Henderson's lack of playing time at Ajax is whipping up interest in England. Henderson's former club Sunderland are among the interested parties.

Juventus are hopeful of signing Jordan Henderson on a six-month deal with the option to make the move permanent.

Ajax think they are close to sealing a loan deal for 33-year-old England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

Jordan Henderson could be offered a Saudi Arabia escape route by fallen Dutch giants Ajax, and a move to the Netherlands would also solve a potential tax bill for the England midfielder.

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have been offered the chance to sign Jordan Henderson.