Barcelona ready surprise FREE transfer for Jordan Henderson

BARCELONA are reportedly ready to make a shock move for Liverpool star Jordan Henderson.

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Jordan Henderson has become instrumental for Liverpool this term

Henderson, who has been stand-in captain for Steven Gerrard, is widely tipped to take the skipper's armband when Gerrard heads to the MLS in the summer.

The 24-year-old has become indispensable to the Reds this season, and reports in Spain suggest Henderson has become a principal target for Barcelona.

Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona are looking to land Henderson on a free transfer.

Henderson has just 18 months left to run on his current contract and will be a free agent as of next summer.

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However, the Catalan giants would have to wait until the January window to enter pre-contract talks as they are under a transfer embargo.

It is thought that Barcelona have had scouts at Liverpool games but it is not clear whether or not they watching Henderson.

Henderson has netted five goals in all competitions this term.

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