Jorg Schmadtke hints at Liverpool's next signing with club set to receive Jordan Henderson windfall

Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke has hinted at who the Reds might sign to replace Jordan Henderson.

The Reds have agreed a deal in principle worth £12million plus add-ons to sell captain Henderson to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

The England international, who has two years left on his Liverpool contract, is set to quadruple his £190,000 deal at Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by Reds legend Steven Gerrard.

The agreement for Henderson follows Liverpool receiving a £40million from Al-Ittihad for midfielder Fabinho last Friday. With his future unresolved, the Brazil international did not travel to the club’s pre-season camp in Germany.

Having already seen the likes of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain depart this summer, Liverpool will need to dip into the transfer market to address both Fabinho and Henderson’s exits.

And Liverpool sporting director Schmadtke has hinted at the club’s summer transfer plans.

Schmadtke transfer hint

Schmadtke, who was only appointed in May, has had a busy start to life at Anfield.

The 59-year-old finalised the £35million deal to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton before securing a £60million swoop for Dominik Szoboszlai.

The latter was signed from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig and Schmadtke has refused to rule out further arrivals from Germany.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "Of course, there are always players in Germany who are attractive. Then my experience on the market is in demand. Because of course, I know a little bit about how payment is made, and how the other side proceeds in negotiations.

"The German market is my home market and easier for me, of course. But it's not like we've all pointed our telescopes to Germany."

Elsewhere, Schmadtke, who was appointed on a short-term deal at Liverpool, explained how that arrangement could progress moving forward.

He said: "We're waiting until the end of August. We've signed an annual contract, but have the opportunity to ask each other in August, are we both still sure or not? If someone isn't sure, then we shake hands and I might get a ticket if I want to stop by."

Topics: Football, Transfers, Premier League, Liverpool, Bundesliga, Germany

Chris Byfield

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