According
to Spanish reports Atletico Madrid full-back Javier Manquillo has denied a move to Arsenal as he wants to play for Liverpool.
Liverpool
look set to sign the Spaniard on loan as he has preferred a move to Liverpool.
Reports are suggesting that the Spain under 20 will complete his loan move in
the next few days with an option to sign him permanently next summer.
The
20-year-old will soon be heading for a
medical, may be in Boston as Liverpool are currently enjoying their pre-season tour in America.
Manquillo played only 4 games for the La Liga side last season.
Manquillo played only 4 games for the La Liga side last season.
While Arsenal
boss Arsene Wenger have already signed a right-back Mathieu
Debuchy from Newcastle United but is still looking for another back up. Manquillo
is aware that he won’t get enough playing time at Arsenal due to Debuchy’s arrival.
Arsenal
who were in talks with the La Liga winner for the last two weeks are now
considering their second option Catania right-back Gino Peruzzi who played 20
games last season for the Serie A side.
Brendan
Rodgers is eyeing a backup option for Glen Johnson despite of Jon Flanagan
who had an amazing last season.
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