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Exclusive: Barcelona eye shock move for Liverpool star Nathaniel Clyne
BARCELONA are considering a surprise move for Liverpool ace Nathaniel Clyne.
Nathaniel Clyne from SW4 to International footballer
Clyne has emerged on Barcelona’s radar as they look to sign a right-back in the January transfer window.
Sergi Roberto and Aleix Vidal have been used in Barcelona’s problem position this season but the Spanish club are in the market for an upgrade.
And Express Sport understands Liverpool full-back Clyne has been discussed as a potential new arrival at the Nou Camp.
Liverpool star Nathaniel Clyne is a target for Barcelona
Nathaniel Clyne has been an ever-present for Liverpool this season
Nathaniel Clyne is a key player for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Clyne is a key man for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, having played in 12 of their 13 appearances this season.
And it seems the 25-year-old’s performances have not gone unnoticed in Spain, with Barcelona on the lookout for a new right-back.
Stoke’s Glen Johnson has been surprisingly linked with Barcelona, who have failed to properly replace Dani Alves following his move to Juventus this summer.
Roberto, 24, has been most regularly used by Barca boss Luis Enrique with Javier Mascherano filling in on occasion.
Sergi Roberto has been used at right-back most often by Barcelona boss Luis Enrique this season
Big money signing Aleix Vidal has fallen out of favour with Barcelona boss Luis Enrique
Barca paid £16million to sign Vidal, 27, from Sevilla in 2015 but he has apparently fallen out with Enrique.
Reports in Spain suggest the La Liga giants want a ‘low cost’ right-back, with Shakhtar Donetsk’s Darijo Srna and Juventus’ Stephan Lichtsteiner also mooted.
Liverpool are unlikely to be willing to do business for Clyne, who they beat Manchester United to sign for £12.5m from Southampton over a year ago.
The former Crystal Palace player has 13 caps for England.
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