Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his early release from Ajax.
The 35-year old former Liverpool midfielder is a free agent and will add vital experience after Brentford lost their captain and first-choice defensive-midfielder Christian Norgaard to Arsenal this week.
Henderson has agreed a two year contract and his move will be confirmed next week.
Henderson’s contract with the Dutch giants was terminated a year early after bringing an end to his stint in Saudi Arabia, after 57 appearances and being named as captain in Amsterdam.
In a statement, Ajax said: ‘Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has cooperated with the player’s request to terminate the current employment contract.
‘The Englishman’s contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately.’
Reports have claimed that the player will undergo a medical and paperwork will be completed over the weekend.
The Bees have won the race to bring Henderson back to the Premier League, despite interest in his services from across Europe.
Brentford face a huge rebuilding period this summer, having already lost their captain and manager after Thomas Frank also moved to north London, joining Norgaard’s new arch-rivals Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou.
Similarly, they could also lose star man Bryan Mbeumo, who has twice been the subject of hefty bids by Manchester United.
Frank has been replaced by Keith Andrews, who will be keen to add a player with the experience of Henderson into his dressing-room.
An announcement will be made officially at a later date by the club out of respect for the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life in a car accident earlier this month.
Henderson’s return comes almost two years to the day since his high-profile move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, having brought an end to his trophy-laden 12-year stay at Liverpool.
With the Reds, the former Sunderland midfielder lifted a Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, European Super Cup and two Carabao Cups, as well as the Community Shield.