It’s a piece of transfer speculation that has seemingly come out of the blue, and has captured the imagination of many Sunderland supporters. Academy graduate Jordan Henderson - now a hugely-decorated household name who plies his trade for Ajax - could reportedly be on the move in January, with the Stadium of Light touted as one prospective destination for the midfielder.
After leaving Liverpool last year, the England international spent a brief spell in Saudi Arabia before returning to Europe and sealing a switch to one of the most iconic clubs the continent has to offer. In recent times, however, Henderson’s Dutch sojourn has soured a little, with the 34-year-old struggling for consistent game time; so far this season he has registered just 189 minutes of Eredivisie football across five outings.
It is within this context that The Sun suggest he could seek a return to England in the coming months, with the report even going as far as to claim that a sensational Wearside homecoming “could be on the cards”. Alongside Sunderland, a number of Premier League outfits are understood to be keeping tabs on Henderson ahead of prospective loan bids.
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But how do the Black Cats’ chances of luring the Champions League winner back to the North East compare to those of their rivals? We’ve taken a look at the latest bookmaker odds, as well as their attached percentage probability, in greater detail. Check out the full gallery, from least to most likely, below...
1. Everton - 14/1
Having played for Everton's biggest rivals Liverpool, a move to Goodison Park is rated at a 6.7% probability. | Getty Images
2. Bournemouth - 8/1
The Cherries have been impressive under Andoni Iraola of late, and are rated at 11.1%. | Getty Images
3. Leicester City - 6/1
After picking up their first win of the new Premier League campaign over the weekend, the Foxes are rated at 14.3%. | Getty Images
4. Ipswich Town - 9/2
Could Henderson be headed to Portman Road? The experts reckon there is an 18.2% likelihood. | Getty Images