AliousHenderson to Rangers? Path Clear but £3.9M Wage Bomb Threatens Ibrox Ambitions
Amidst Rangers’ managerial search and looming US-led investment, a potential reunion with England veteran Jordan Henderson has surfaced—though his massive salary may derail the entire pursuit before it truly begins.
Despite no new boss confirmed at Ibrox, speculation is intensifying around summer reinforcements. As the American-backed takeover nears completion, significant spending power is anticipated—but even that might not stretch to accommodate Henderson’s Ajax pay packet.
Dutch journalist Mike Verweij recently reported that the 34-year-old midfielder is likely to exit Ajax following the departure of coach Francesco Farioli, who was keen to retain him. With Ajax management eager to offload Henderson’s £75,000-a-week salary—equivalent to £3.9 million annually—the club is ready to sever ties. Verweij noted both Rangers and Sunderland are seen as likely destinations.
Rangers links are strengthened by whispers that Steven Gerrard, a strong contender for a return to Ibrox, may want to reunite with his former Liverpool teammate. Gerrard’s hypothetical backroom setup, possibly including Steven Davis and Henderson himself, has been floated by pundits like Jim White.
However, Henderson’s wages would represent a massive financial gamble for a club that’s recently prioritized cost-effective squad-building. Such a move would deviate from the club’s recent transfer philosophy, which has leaned toward leaner spending and sustainability.
Even with Gerrard still only an outsider for the manager role, the Henderson rumours have sparked excitement—but unless compromises are made on both sides, a deal looks unlikely to materialize.
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