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Nathaniel Clyne wanted Manchester United move before joining second choice Liverpool
LIVERPOOL new boy Nathaniel Clyne would have preferred a move to Manchester United, according to reports.
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Despite being "delighted" to sign for Liverpool, The Guardian claim Old Trafford was the right-back's preferred destination.
Clyne became Liverpool's sixth summer signing after moving to Merseyside from Southampton for £12.5million.
United reportedly considered a bid but opted against a deal, paving the way for Reds boss Brendan Rodgers to swoop for the England defender.
Clyne is thought to have wanted Champions League football but was so intent on leaving the Saints he opted for his second choice club.
Nathaniel Clyne said he was delighted to join Liverpool
United could turn their attention to Everton's Seamus Coleman in their own search for a new right-back.
The Irishman is valued at around £20m by the Toffees and United could use Jonny Evans as bait for the 26-year-old.
Dani Alves was a top target for Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal but the Brazilian signed a two-year contract to stay Barcelona.
Van Gaal is expected to step up his interest in Sergio Ramos, with the Dutchman set to demand the Real Madrid star in any deal that involves David de Gea going in the opposite direction.
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