Jordan Henderson laughed off the idea he is taking up the role of an agent in a bid to bring Jude Bellingham to Liverpool.
The Reds' captain repeatedly made headlines during the World Cup in Qatar after being spotted alongside Bellingham on multiple occasions away during their free time in between matches, appearing to form a strong bond. After opening the scoring for England in a Round of 16 win over Senegal, Henderson only added to the idea of a strong bond existing between the pair after their head-to-head goal celebration.
Various video clips emerged of the Borussia Dortmund star being quizzed on his future by fans and reporters as Henderson watched on with a smile as his England team-mate refused to give too much away over his transfer plans.
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Virgil van Dijk was hailed for his role in bringing Cody Gakpo to Anfield, having spoken on the phone with his fellow countryman, as revealed by the Reds' new recruit himself. Asked to clarify if he had taken up a similar role , reminiscent of a player agent, to convince Bellingham to join Liverpool, Henderson told Viaplay : "No, I don't think so.
"We were concentrated on playing in a World Cup. Whether people do talking because I get on with Jude but, with England, everyone gets on well. I'm sure for Virg it is nice to have another familiar face come in. It's very positive and hopefully he [Gakpo] can finish the season strongly for us. Hopefully he can come in and give us a boost. He's someone fresh and has done fantastically well for PSV and in the World Cup as well for Holland. He looks like an exciting player and I'm sure he will settle in quickly."
Commenting on Liverpool's final performance of 2022, which saw those inside Anfield witness a 2-1 victory over Leicester City, the 32-year-old added: "I think we are disappointed with the goal but pleased with the reaction. We kept going and deserved the three points in the end. I don't think we can think too far ahead, there's no point thinking about the end of the season."
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