NEW BIG TRANSFERS IN FOOTBALL! BENZEMA to ARSENAL - HENDERSON to AJAX - XAVI SIMONS to BAYERN

NEW BIG TRANSFERS IN FOOTBALL! BENZEMA to ARSENAL - HENDERSON to AJAX - XAVI SIMONS to BAYERN Henderson joins Ajax Officially Reliability: 5 Ajax have confirmed the signing of midfielder Jordan Henderson. The Sons of the Gods signed the Englishman as a free agent, since he terminated his contract with his previous side Al Ettifaq. The Knights of Ad-Dahna bought him from Liverpool last summer for 14 million euros. The agreement between Ajax and Henderson will be running until the summer of 2026. The 33-year-old performer will play for the Dutch giants under number 6. There were rumours that the footballer has not earned a penny in Saudi Arabia for half a year, which amounted to 350 thousand pounds per week, because he deferred its payment to avoid UK tax. Henderson delivered 5 assists in 19 appearances this season. Big battle for Xavi Simons next summer Bild Reliability: 4 Arsenal are still interested in acquiring RB Leipzig's 20-year-old attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. In addition to the Gunners, the Dutchman is also seriously claimed by Bayern, who see him as a perfect replacement for Serge Gnabry. As of this moment, no winter transfer is discussed - Simons represents RB Leipzig on loan from PSG, while the club wants to extend this agreement until the summer of 2025. Other interested sides are Barcelona and Inter. Xavi’s estimated market value is 70 million euros. Back in the summer, the Parisians had activated the option to buy back the footballer for 4 million euros from PSV and immediately sent him on loan. The talent made 26 appearances for the Red Bulls this season, scoring 6 goals and providing 9 assists. Benzema heads to Premier League!? GOAL Reliability: 4 Arsenal and Chelsea are considering a short-term move for Karim Benzema, who does not want to stay at Al Ittihad due to having problems with their supporters. Another club that could land the French forward is Manchester United – aside from that, Arteta really wishes to see Karim in Arsenal and so far the Gunners are the favourites for the Frenchman’s signature. Although, at the same time, the Saudi club management has no intention to let the stellar striker out even for six months. Al Hilal to terminate Neymar's contract? Fake news! Qatari; Fabrizio Romano Reliability: 5 Brazilian forward Neymar has been excluded from Al Hilal's squad list, Fabrizio Romano said. The info about the Saudi club terminating the contract with the player is not true. The Brazilian got injured and is out of action for the rest of the season. In fact, the club will withdraw the player from the squad list to make room for the team's rookie Renan Lodi. The Brazilian plans to return to the team after recovery. Before picking up injury, Neymar managed to make 5 appearances for Al Hilal, where he scored 1 goal and delivered 3 assists. Haaland's transfer to Real Madrid: "Bellingham tactics" Cadena SER Reliability: 3.5 Real Madrid continue to work on the transfer of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. The Merengues decided to follow the path that they successfully used during the process of inviting Jude Bellingham. We are talking about constant contact with agents, but without active insistence. They gave the talks with the English side to mediators. Los Blancos want to create a good atmosphere in relations with Haaland. Besides, the club considers finding a common ground an ideal option for the deal.