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Liverpool’s double defender transfer: Manager impressed by this
FORGOTTEN Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori is reportedly wanted by Jaap Stam at Reading.
The Royals boss is eyeing new arrivals in January to bolster his side’s chances of promotion to the Premier League.
Reading sit third in the Championship table, and according to the Daily Mail, Stam has identified Ilori as a target due to his ability on the ball.
The Manchester United legend rates the Portugal Under-23 international, despite having failed to break through at Anfield.
Tiago Ilori made three appearances for Liverpool in the FA Cup last season
Reading boss Jaap Stam is an admirer of Tiago Ilori at Liverpool
Ilori has made just three first-team appearances for Liverpool since arriving in 2013 for £7m
Ilori has made just three first-team appearances for Liverpool since arriving in 2013 for £7m.
Having spent much of his Reds career out on loan, Stam is expected to seek a similar deal this month.
While Ilori could be leaving Liverpool again, another defender is facing a January move.
Full-back Jon Flanagan has endured a tough time on loan at Burnley this season in the Premier League.
Liverpool loanee Jon Flanagan has made just five Premier League appearances for Burnley
Since his long-term knee injury, the 24-year-old has tried to get back into regular action.
But he struggled for game time under Sean Dyche, and the Daily Mail add Liverpool may cut his spell short at Turf Moor in order for Flanagan to gain more minutes elsewhere.
The Liverpool academy product has more first-team experience than Ilori and would likely attract suitors if he returns from Burnley during the transfer window.