HITC understands that Scottish defender Jack Hendry is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs, as well as teams from the Saudi Pro League.
The 2024 European Championships was not a good time for Scottish defender Jack Hendry as Steve Clarke’s men were eliminated from the
Hendry moved to Saudi Arabia last summer from Belgian side Club Brugge when he joined Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq.
The 29-year-old Scotsman, who previously had a spell at Celtic before being sold in 2021, was one of the most impressive players for Ettifaq as they enjoyed the second best defensive record in the division, conceding just 34 times in 48 games.
Hendry attracting Premier League interest
He was also the only foreign player to play every single minute and it was his impressive performances that brought him to the attention of some of the PIF owned clubs, particularly Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, both of whom are understood to be looking the Scottish central defender.
As well as this, there is also understood to be interest from the Premier League and HITC can reveal that Fulham, Leicester City and West Ham United are some of the sides who are understood to be taking a look at the experienced defender.
As mentioned, despite the struggles of his national side at Euro 2024, Hendry was perhaps one of a few players who came away from the tournament with some praise as he started in all three games for his national team.
Hendry could be a smart signing for these Premier League clubs
Hendry was once praised for performing very well during the 1-1 draw between Club Brugge and Paris-Saint Germain as the Scottish Champions dealt with the threat of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar very well.
competition in Germany at the hands of Hungary, thanks to a last minute goal.
