Football transfer rumours: Liverpool's Adam Lallana likely to exit

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana could be on his way out of Anfield in January 2020, if recent British media reports are to be believed. 31 year old’s contract with Reds expires at end of season but he would be free to start negotiations with or clubs in January itself.

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Lallana offers versatility

player has reportedly attracted interest from MLS as well as Chinese Super League, considering high paying nature of se leagues. However, it is believed that Lallana might be offered an extended contract in order to keep him with European Champions. Klopp is said to be an admirer of Lallana’s leadership qualities and his versatility, which makes it easy for him to play in multiple positions.

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But 31-year-old is likely to be offered contracts lasting for a longer period of time and promise of more regular football away from Anfield and may review his options early next year. Lallana joined Liverpool in July 2014, moving from Southampton for a fee of £25 million. His time at Anfield has been plagued with injuries. Injury woes hampered his chances of becoming a regular starter under Klopp, making him largely restricted in having a secondary role in team.  Reds will be reluctant to sell him in January as Klopp wants to have a fresh and diverse squad to compete for both Premier League title and a second consecutive UEFA Champions League trophy.

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Lallana has been injury-prone

With Fabinho, Gini Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita and possibly a fit Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of Lallana in pecking order, injury-troubled midfielder may have to leave Merseyside if he has to play regular football once again. England international made just 16 appearances last season as he was hampered by various kcks and niggles, failing to score or assist. Remarkably, season before that, he played exactly same number of games and only mand to score one goal.

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