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Jordan Henderson could trigger a clause in his Ajax contract that makes him a FREE agent - and that could put Rangers on alert.

The Ajax captain has been touted for a move to the Light Blues this summer, initially as part of a player/coach role if Steven Gerrard had landed a managerial return to Ibrox.

English Premier League side Nottingham Forest are reportedly conserving a move for the England man.

And it has emerged the 35-year-old could leave the Dutch giants for nothing due to a clause that exists in his contract.

Henderson, now 35, has huge amounts of winning experience and won the Champions League with Liverpool six years ago.

Now at Ajax, after a short underwhelming stint in Saudi Pro League, the England midfielder has a rare clause in his deal which he can trigger to become a free agent before mid-July - just in time for Rangers' huge Champions League qualifiers against Panathinaikos - allowing him to leave the Dutch club for nothing.

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Russell Martin has yet to make a signing since becoming Rangers boss and Henderson’s experience and winning mentality could be valuable in the dressing room.

Henderson played 45 times for Ajax last season as Francesco Farioli’s men missed out on winning the Dutch title after a poor end to the campaign - and now the side from Nottingham as well as French giants Marseille are both keen.

The veteran midfielder remains a trusted part of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, having been dropped in the latter part of Gareth Southgate's tenure, and wants to play in next summer’s World Cup.

Operating in the Premier League could aid his cause.

However Ajax are likely to be in title contention again and will have the chance to play in Europe.

It leaves Henderson with a decision to make on whether to remain in Amsterdam or pursue a new challenge elsewhere, with his newly-promoted former club Sunderland also linked.

Former Manchester United No.

2 Rene Meulensteen reckons Jordan Henderson could be a big asset for Rangers and would bring in great leadership values.

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Speaking to Listofsweepstakescasinos.com, he said: “Jordan Henderson would bring some great leadership values to Rangers.

It would also be an easier move for him than returning to the Premier League.

“Sunderland will have their hands full in trying to stay in the Premier League, where he was used to being nearer the top and not fighting fires.

Rangers will have their own challenge in trying to stop Celtic and he could be a big asset for them.”


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