Where should unwanted Liverpool defender Clyne go in January?

Mon 3 December 2018 19:45, UK

A host of clubs have been alerted to Nathaniel Clyne’s availability in the January transfer window.

Liverpool have frozen Clyne out this season and a January move makes sense for him to reignite his stalling career.

, Cardiff City, Fulham and Leicester City are in a three-horse race for the right-back.

Clyne could be available on loan and this Premier League trio are keen on adding him to their squad.

The 27-year-old, who has not played a competitive game all season, has options on the table in the new year.

But which club should he decide to join?

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At Cardiff and Fulham, he is likely to be involved in a relegation battle. But game time should be expected at these two clubs.

Under Neil Warnock at Cardiff, Clyne would play as a right-wing-back, which suits his attack-minded approach.

And he could be forced further forward at Fulham, too, with new boss Claudio Ranieri trialling out his system.

At Leicester, Clyne could be involved in a push for the European spots but has to compete with Daniel Amartey and Ricardo Pereira.

If Clyne’s January move is just a loan deal, then he needs to prioritise his playing time over the club’s short-term ambition.

Fulham gives him the chance to play under Ranieri and move back to London – this is probably his best option.

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