Jordan Henderson urged to speak on human rights abuses if Saudi move goes ahead

Amnesty International has called on Jordan Henderson to speak out against human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia after Liverpool agreed a deal to sell their captain to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

The 33-year-old has reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a contract worth £700,000 a week, with the clubs having agreed a £12million fee, the PA news agency understands.

He would be joining up with former Reds teammate Steven Gerrard, who was appointed manager earlier this month.

A statement from our co-chairs on “allyship” in light of the rumours surrounding transfers to the Saudi Arabian league. pic.twitter.com/64XHMqKe23

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