Forest eye surprise swoop for Jordan Henderson amid Ajax exit clause

The 35-year-old former Liverpool captain is believed to be attracting renewed interest from several clubs, with Nottingham Forest now emerging as potential contenders for his services.

According to the Daily Mail, Henderson could activate a release clause that would allow him to leave the Dutch giants without a fee—provided it is triggered before mid-July.

The prospect of returning to the Premier League may appeal to the midfielder, particularly with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. The England international is said to be eager to remain in contention for Thomas Tuchel's squad and views regular top-flight football as essential.

Forest, having secured a spot in next season's Conference League, are thought to see him as a player who could bring leadership and continental experience to their squad. With the contract clause offering a straightforward path to departure, speculation around his next move is intensifying.