Brendan Rodgers reckons he can snare Matija Nastasic…
Liverpool want to sign Manchester City’s young Serbian central defender in the summer, reckons Football Direct News, via the Liverpool Echo.
The 21-year-old has suffered badly with injuries this season, meaning he’s been restricted to just the 11 Premier League starts, with his manager Manuel Pellegrini having to pair Martin Demichelis with Vincent Kompany instead.
Nastasic is technically excellent, and is composed with the ball at his feet. He occasionally struggles due to his lack of physicality though, although he should get stronger as he matures.
The rumour seems to us like a complete non-starter, however.
Liverpool currently have Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger in defence, along with £18m summer signing Mamadou Sakho – all competing for two of the starting spots. What’s more, City will definitely not want to sell to a direct rival, and are known to rate the 13 cap Serb very highly.
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