Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is set to have a new competition at Brentford, as the club is set to confirm the signing of a former Liverpool midfielder, Soccernet.ng reports.
Brentford just sold their captain and midfield general Christian Norgaard to Arsenal. That has created a void in the midfield which they need to sort before next season.
Welcome to The Arsenal, Christian Nørgaard
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 10, 2025
Onyeka just returned from his season-long loan at German side Augsburg, and his return would naturally be a plus for Keith Andrews’ side as the Super Eagles star can operate as a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder. However, Brentford have decided to get another defensive midfielder.
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Bees are set to complete the signing of English midfielder Jordan Henderson in a free transfer.
⚪️ Brentford are set to sign Jordan Henderson with deal being completed today for former Ajax midfielder.
Hendo, available as free agent after he left Ajax and now set for Premier League
return.Formal steps to follow. ✅ pic.twitter.com/rRF2QI0N00
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2025
The Englishman just left Ajax at the end of last season after a one-year stay and he will hope to play an important role for the Bees next season.
The 35-year-old midfielder has a lot of Premier League experience under his belt. He led Liverpool to their first English Premier League title in 2020. Henderson also helped them win the UEFA Champions League in 2019.
What does Henderson’s arrival mean for Frank Onyeka?
Jordan Henderson’s potential arrival at Brentford might not directly affect Frank Onyeka. But it definitely means that coach Keith Andrews does not believe that the Super Eagles can play as a defensive midfielder.
Onyeka spent last season away on loan. So his place on the team is not even sure yet. He might still leave this summer, as he has attracted some interest from some clubs outside England.
The Super Eagles star’s contract at Brentford will expire in 2027, and he has not expressed any desire to leave.
However, if he is not assured of regular game time, he might flirt with the idea of leaving, especially with the Africa Cup of Nations coming at the end of the year.