Tag: Nathaniel Clyne

Nathaniel Clyne vows that Liverpool will take the game to Man United on Saturday

Jordan Harris

Nathaniel Clyne has a better idea than many of his Liverpool teammates what it will take for the Reds to go to Old Trafford and win on Saturday, and he believes that it is important that Brendan Rodgers’ men take the game to Manchester United, the Daily Mail report. “Working hard, playing on the front foot and taking the game to them is going to be key. We can’t allow them to pass the ball around as they like to or have too much free space,” he said. “We need…

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Top five biggest summer bargains: Man United and Liverpool both let stars go too cheaply

Jordan Harris

The CIES Football Observatory have used their statistics and data to compile a list of the players that were bought for peanuts in comparison with their true value. Here is the top five, and the amount that their new clubs underpaid for them (via Metro): 5. Nathaniel Clyne £7.1m (Southampton to Liverpool) The right-back joined Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, and Dejan Lovren in swapping St Mary’s for Anfield. Unlike the trio however, he looks to stand a very good chance of justifying the fee that the Reds paid for him…

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Nathaniel Clyne to surprise Liverpool teammates with shock move

Steve Green

Liverpool new boy Nathaniel Clyne is set to kick up his relationship with manager Brendan Rodgers by moving next door and becoming his neighbour, according to the Daily Express. Clyne made the £12.5m move to Anfield this summer to replace former England international Glen Johnson, and has so far made a promising start to his career in Merseyside by helping to keep three clean sheets from four games. But the 24-year-old is still yet to settle in the area, though that could be about to change after The Express explained…

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Is THIS Liverpool’s BEST starting XI next season: Benteke and Firmino to slot in well

Steve Green
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Liverpool have set the pace in the transfer market so far this summer. With news that Christian Benteke is set to become the latest new face to join the Reds manager Brendan Rodgers now has some serious options for how he can set up his side over the next nine months. Below, is what we feel will be Liverpool’s strongest starting XI for the 2015/16 season. GK: Simon Mignolet The Belgian recovered from an early season wobble to reaffirm his status as the club’s undisputed first choice goalkeeper. RB: Nathaniel…

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Liverpool gossip: TWO release fees met as £54m DOUBLE swoop for Benteke and Pedro is on

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Liverpool gossip and transfer rumours. Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, will not play in Friday’s friendly against Sporting Braga in Portugal with his £32.5m move to Liverpool set to be completed, the Daily Mirror reports. The money received from the Raheem Sterling deal has now funded the move for the Belgian international, though they may still have to fend off interest from Manchester United for his signature. Should Benteke join Liverpool, it would free up striker Rickie Lambert, 33, to leave Anfield for West Brom, the Daily…

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Analysis – Southampton remain typically calm after duo depart

Stephen Donovan

For the second summer in succession, Southampton have found themselves with several of their stars in demand following another highly productive campaign which left the many doubters stunned. The mass exodus of 2014 has so far not been repeated and is unlikely to be, but two of their biggest assets in right-back Nathaniel Clyne and long-serving midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin have both moved on. Clyne’s future was shrouded in uncertainty for some time before he joined Liverpool in June, reuniting with several of his former Saints teammates in doing so, while…

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Liverpool gossip: Reds WILL NOT pay £32.5m for target, while Inter Milan star wants to stay

Jordan Harris
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Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers remains interested in signing Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, but still does not want to pay £32.5m for the Belgian, the Metro report. The Reds are still confident that a deal can be done for the 24-year-old. Liverpool’s chances of completing a deal for Inter Milan’s Mateo Kovacic have been dashed, after the midfielder confirmed that he wants to stay at San Siro, ESPN report. The 21-year-old only signed a new contract in January, and revealed that he intends to…

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Liverpool confirm 2015/16 squad numbers for new signings

Steve Green

Liverpool have confirmed the squad numbers for four of their summer signings ahead of the 2015/16 season. As reported on the club’s official website the Reds have given their new faces their new numbers so fans can get started on getting their shirts printed. Having already welcomed the likes of Roberto Firmino, Danny Ings, James Milner, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Bogdan and Joe Gomez to the club, they are all joined by last summer’s arrival Divock Origi, who has now linked up with the side following a year back on loan…

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Nathaniel Clyne explains why he chose Liverpool over Manchester United

Jordan Harris

Nathaniel Clyne has explained that his mind was made to move to Liverpool as soon as he found out that the club were interested. READ MORE: Liverpool News  Liverpool complete £12.5m signing of Nathaniel Clyne Christian Benteke rejects north London pair to force through Liverpool move According to the Daily Express, the 24-year-old has today completed his move to Anfield, and has signed a five-year deal worth £90,000 a week. The Express suggest that Manchester United were also keen on the defender, nevertheless he decided to move to Merseyside and…

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Nathaniel Clyne completes £12.5m Liverpool move

Jordan Harris

Liverpool have now confirmed that have completed a deal to sign Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne, according the club’s official website. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Christian Benteke to REJECT north London pair to force through Liverpool move Liverpool close in on young Swedish defender The Liverpool Echo report that the transfer will cost £12.5m, and will see the full-back sign a five-year deal at Anfield. The England international revealed that he was ecstatic to make the move to Merseyside, the Echo report. “I’m delighted and it’s a dream move for…

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Liverpool gossip: New £30m striker on the way, and flop clearout planned

Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Liverpool close in on Belgian star who rejects move to north London Liverpool close to deal for young Swedish defender Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, according to the Daily Star. The Villains have previously wanted at least £30m for the Belgian. He could be joined at Anfield next season by Nathaniel Clyne, who former Premier League boss Harry Redknapp believes will be a great signing for the Reds,…

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Liverpool rumours and gossip: Target to undergo medical, while flop heading for exit

Jordan Harris
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Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Gonzalo Higuain reportedly PLEADS with Napoli to accept Liverpool bid FLOP Liverpool striker agrees move away from Anfield Nathaniel Clyne will have a medical today ahead of completing his £12.5m move to Liverpool, the Daily Mirror report. The full-back will sign a five-year deal at Anfield. The agent of Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour has confirmed that Liverpool are one of several clubs keen on signing the 25-year-old, the Daily Express reveal. When asked if Barcelona were…

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Nathaniel Clyne to have medical TODAY ahead of Liverpool move

Jordan Harris

Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne is set to become Liverpool’s sixth signing of a hectic summer, as he prepares to have a medical later today. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool miss out as Carlos Bacca AGREES move elsewhere Liverpool enquire about Gonzalo Higuain who could cost £46m According to the Daily Mirror, the 24-year-old will sign a five-year deal at Anfield to complete his £12.5m move to Merseyside. As mentioned, the England international will follow James Milner, Danny Ings, Adam Bogdan, Joe Gomez, and Roberto Firmino through the door during…

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DONE DEAL: Liverpool agree deal to sign Southampton star Nathaniel Clyne

Steve Green

Liverpool have apparently added another new face to their line up this summer by confirming that Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne will join the club on a five-year deal, the Metro reports. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Petr Cech’s Arsenal move edges closer Chelsea set to miss out on Belgian star Reports on Thursday morning had suggested that the Reds had lodged a renewed £12.5m offer for the England international, which was accepted by the Saints. The 24-year-old has just one year left on his current deal at St Mary’s,…

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Liverpool close in on SIXTH summer signing after £12.5m bid for highly-rated wide star

Steve Green
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Liverpool are said to be closing in on yet another signing after making an improved £12.5m bid for Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne, according to the Metro. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Petr Cech’s Arsenal move edges closer Chelsea set to miss out on Belgian star The Reds have made the improved offer after seeing their initial approaches turned down, and are now though to be on the verge of landing the England international. The offer is said to be be an initial payment of £10.5m – which will rise…

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Liverpool’s AMAZING potential XI next season: including Roberto Firmino but NO James Milner

Jordan Harris

Liverpool fans may have endured a frustrating end to last season, and may have been worried that their transfer policy would scupper any possibility of a promising year this time around, but it now appears that things are looking brighter on Merseyside following their first marquee signing of the summer. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer Gossip (Video) Roberto Firmino scout report Liverpool confirm signing of Roberto Firmino BBC Sport report that Roberto Firmino has now officially agreed to follow James Milner, Danny Ings, Adam Bogdan, and Joe Gomez through the Anfield…

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Liverpool agree to pay £15m asking price for in demand defensive ace

Steve Green
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Liverpool have reportedly agreed to meet Southampton’s £15m asking price for England international full-back Nathaniel Clyne, according to reports in the Metro. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer Gossip Liverpool plan bids for striker duo Liverpool hero backs new signing to thrive at Anfield Clyne is looking increasingly likely to leave the south coast club this summer, and has already been the subject of a £10m offer from the Merseyside giants. However, that bid was rejected as Ronald Koeman was holding out for an offer of £15m, and despite initially being reluctant…

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Liverpool news and gossip: Sterling ‘crazy’ to leave, and United target prefers Anfield switch

Jordan Harris
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Thursday’s latest news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has suggested that Raheem Sterling would be ‘crazy’ to leave Anfield, as Manchester City continue their pursuit, according to the Daily Mail. The winger has been linked with a move to Etihad, with the latest bid of £40m being knocked back by the Merseyside club. “I’m not having a go at him, he’s a kid and when things like this happen it can scramble your brain, but I’m saying that he can…

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Liverpool to make fresh move to sign England international full-back

Steve Green
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Liverpool are apparently ready to rekindle their interest in Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne, according to the Liverpool Echo. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Premier League side bids for Carlos Tevez Liverpool chase Championship wonderkid Brendan Rodgers’ men saw a £10m offer for the England international knocked back last month, but the Reds are now ready to make an improved offer to prize him away from St Mary’s. Despite having just one year left on his current deal, the Saints are adamant that they will not let the player leave…

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Liverpool to make second bid for Southampton defender

Jordan Harris
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Liverpool are ready to follow up their rejected bid for Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, by making an improved offer for the defender. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer News The Daily Mirror report that the Reds had had a £10m bid turned down for the 24-year-old earlier in the summer, but Brendan Rodgers is still keen to sign the England international, as he looks to bolster his options in the problematic full-back area. With Glen Johnson’s form looking suspect for much of the last campaign, the Northern Irishman turned to Emre Can…

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Manchester United transfer targets XI: including Real Madrid trio and Morgan Schneiderlin

Jordan Harris
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Manchester United have today unveiled Memphis Depay as their first signing of the summer (via the club’s official website), and while the Dutch winger’s arrival will already have the fans excited for the new season, they will be hoping that he is the first of many that arrive at Old Trafford in the coming months. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Goals Here is an XI of potential targets that are reportedly catching Louis van Gaal’s eye: GK- Hugo Lloris  While several names are rumoured to be coming through the door in…

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Ten swap deals that could happen this summer: Chelsea and Man United prepared to offer up stars to land top targets

Steve Green

With the transfer market fast approaching, there will be a number of transfers that will require an extra sweetener to help push a deal through. SEE ALSO: Liverpool willing to trade Sterling for Arsenal pair When money isn’t enough, players are offered up in exchange, and this upcoming window has the scope to see a number of deals being done on this basis. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of ten possible swap deals that could go ahead in the coming months. Felipe Luis (Chelsea) and Koke (Atletico…

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Analysis: Why Southampton’s Clyne would be ideal for Liverpool

Stephen Donovan

Whoever is in charge of Liverpool for next season, they will be under significant pressure to restore their place in the Premier League’s top four. The final resting place of sixth in 2014-15 fell a long way short of expectations as too many players underperformed, while the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona and the persistent injury problems suffered by fellow prolific striker Daniel Sturridge had a significant impact on their Goals For column. But perhaps the biggest factor behind their failure to qualify for the Champions League was a poor…

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