Jordan Henderson, recently linked with a move to AS Monaco, has threatened the Amsterdam club to try to force a permanent transfer to Ligue 1

JORDAN HENDERSON has been replaced as Ajax skipper by the oldest player in their history – amid claims the Liverpool icon threatened to go on strike. Henderson was stripped of the captaincy

Jordan Henderson has been stripped of the Ajax captain's armband amid his attempts to force a move away from the Dutch club. The former Liverpool midfielder was relieved of his duties as skipper for the Europa League match against Galatasaray after expressing his desire to transfer to Monaco.

Former Liverpool and England centre-midfielder Jordan Henderson is reportedly set to leave Eredivisie giants Ajax as he’s ‘closing in’ on a transfer. The 34-year-old overcame adversity to surpass expectations at Liverpool as he became club captain en route to making 492 appearances for the Premier League giants in all competitions.

Outgoings and speculation over the futures of key players with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. This month, the Englishman has been the topic of interest from Real Madrid, who launched a transfer offensive early in the window which was rejected by the Reds.

Ajax captain Jordan Henderson had the armband taken off him for Thursday night's Europa League clash with Galatasaray after asking for permission to pursue a move to AS Monaco

Ex-Liverpool star Jordan Henderson is reportedly closing in on a deal to leave Ajax and join Ligue 1 giants Monaco.