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Jordan Henderson's replacement? Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq trying to prise Abdoulaye Doucoure away from Everton in January

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Al Riyadh

Al-Ettifaq

Henderson terminated his contract with the Saudi Arabian club just six months after he joined from Liverpool and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jordan-henderson-saudi-nightmare-ajax-liverpool-transfer-al-ettifaq/blt53057a95708531d1" target="_blank">signed for Ajax in a free transfer</a>. The Englishman's departure has the Saudi Pro League team looking for a new midfielder and they have set their eyes on the Everton star, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1748687720195510603?s=20" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Al-Ettifaq have already reached out to the Toffees to discuss a possible move for the 31-year-old. They have also been in contact with Doucoure's representative. Everton may be reluctant to sell, however, as the Mali international remains a key player, but Al-Ettifaq will hope to tempt them to let him go with a sizeable offer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq have not had the best of seasons so far. They sit eighth in the Saudi Pro League with just six wins from their first 19 matches, leaving them a whopping 28 points behind leaders Al-Hilal.

DID YOU KNOW?

Al-Ettifaq have not won any of their last nine matches in all competitions and will hope to recruit a new midfielder before long to help turn things around. Gerrard will want to have a new player in place by the time they face Al-Khaleej on February 15.

WHAT NEXT FOR AL-ETTIFAQ?

Jordan Henderson's replacement? Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq trying to prise Abdoulaye Doucoure away from Everton in January | Goal.com

Abdoulaye Doucoure has emerged as Al-Ettifaq&apos;s top candidate to replace midfielder Jordan Henderson following his transfer to Ajax.

Jordan Henderson&apos;s replacement? Steven Gerrard&apos;s Al-Ettifaq trying to prise Abdoulaye Doucoure away from Everton in January