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Liverpool to terminate Manquillo’s loan

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Reds could send defender back to Atletico Madrid

Liverpool are considering a termination of Javier Manquillo’s loan-deal from Atletico Madrid just halfway through the initial agreement.

The Reds signed the Spaniard last summer on a two-year loan deal from the La Liga giants, but after failing to impress during his first year at Anfield, Brendan Rodgers could send him back to Spain a year early.

According to reports, Portuguese side Benfica are interested in signing the right-back and are hoping Liverpool do in fact terminate the loan so that they can strike an agreement with Atletico over the summer.

Liverpool Struggles

The 21-year-old made 10 league appearances for Rodgers‘ side, and started his career in England off well, but slowly faded away and was eventually cut from the first-team.

Manquillo failed to make a single Premier League appearance in 2015 and could now be sent back by Rodgers, with Benfica eyeing a deal for the Spaniard.

The full-back was dropped when Rodgers changed to a back-three, but even when a right-back was needed, the manager opted for Glen Johnson or even Emre Can over the loanee.

Clyne In/Manquillo Out

Liverpool have been busy in the transfer market already, signing five players, and according to reports, Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton could be a sixth arrival this summer, which would mean Manquillo’s first-team status would be further damaged.

The Reds have already had a ÂŁ10million bid turned down by Southampton, but they are thought to be considering a new bid worth around ÂŁ15m.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt

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