Sunderland have no intention of selling Henderson

Sunderland have no intention of selling England midfielder Jordan Henderson to Liverpool or anyone else this summer.

The 20-year-old found himself at the centre of speculation that the Merseyside club are ready to launch a big-money bid to lure him away from his home-town club.

However, while the Black Cats know every player has his price, they are certainly not looking to cash in on their highest-profile Academy graduate as manager Steve Bruce attempts to strengthen his squad for a fresh Premier League push.

Sources on Wearside have indicated that Henderson is simply not for sale, and certainly not at the £13million fee quoted in some reports.

Nevertheless, that is unlikely to quell the rumours surrounding a player who has previously been linked with both Manchester clubs.

Henderson has enjoyed a meteoric rise since emerging as a genuine first-team prospect under Bruce following a successful loan spell at Coventry before the manager's arrival at the Stadium of Light in the summer of 2009.

The Sunderland-born player made an instant impact as a teenager last season and was handed a first senior England cap against France in November last year.

Source: Liverpool Echo