Source: Team_Talk
Bruce facing Henderson battle
Steve Bruce has admitted Sunderland will find it very difficult to resist a big-money bid for midfielder Jordan Henderson.[LNB] Henderson, 20, has caught the eye of the Premier League's biggest clubs with a string of quality and consistent displays this term. [LNB]Both Manchester teams and Arsenal are reported to be showing an interest and Bruce fears they could soon pounce for his Academy graduate. [LNB]"I sincerely hope we can keep Jordan," he told the Daily Mail. [LNB]"However, I am a realist: if one of the giants comes along then we're up against it. If ridiculous money is offered, it will be difficult. [LNB]"I have just been speaking to (Blackburn boss) Big Sam (Allardyce) who has Phil Jones - another huge talent who has done well. [LNB]"It is part and parcel of it all that other clubs will have a look. Ultimately we will have to face it and cope with that when it comes."[LNB]The form of the Sunderland man has also caught the eye of Fabio Capello who is still keen to revitalise his squad after England's World Cup debacle. [LNB]England meet France on Wednesday evening at Wembley and should the midfielder earn a call up from Capello, it would complete a remarkable rise for a player that was on loan at Coventry last year. [LNB]"To get into the England squad would be great for this club and the people who have helped bring him on," Bruce added. [LNB]"He is level-headed enough, a compliment to his parents. He just wants to play football and get better. Too many kids are not like that and want the other side."
