Sami Mokbel

Senior football correspondent

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his exit from Ajax.

The 35-year-old will join the Bees on a two-year deal after the Dutch club agreed to end his contract a year early.

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Henderson had considerable interest from top clubs in England and Europe but Brentford have won the race to sign the former Liverpool skipper.

Playing in the Premier League will provide Henderson with the platform to stay in Thomas Tuchel's England squad before next summer's World Cup.

More to follow.

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