3 players who could follow Solanke & Clyne out of Liverpool this January

Bournemouth has signed Liverpool's Solanke during the January Transfer window
Bournemouth has signed Liverpool's Solanke during the January Transfer window

Premier League high-flyers, Liverpool, have started a January clear out with the sale of promising English striker Dominick Solanke for a fee reported to be around £19 million to Premier League side Bournemouth and Nathaniel Clyne joining the Cherries until the end of the season on loan.

The young English forward only managed 21 appearances across two seasons for the Reds scoring only one goal. Solanke was down the pecking order at Anfield behind Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi.

A move to Bournemouth could help Solanke fulfill his potential of the promising youngster who came through Chelsea youth ranks scoring 65 goals in 83 appearances for the Blues youth side.

Nathaniel Clyne's lengthy injury was a blessing in disguise for young Trent Alexander-Arnold who has now nailed down a starting berth as Liverpool's first choice right-back. The youngster took Clyne's position in the England squad too.

Clyne made only five appearances for Liverpool this season despite being fully fit and a loan move make perfect sense as he looks to rediscover his blistering form which made Liverpool shell out £12.5 million to acquire his services from Southampton in 2015.

Clyne and Solanke were not the only players who found playing their time limited at Anfield. Here's a look at other fringe Liverpool players who could leave in this January transfer window.

#3 Divock Origi

Origi made just three appearances for Liverpool this season
Origi made just three appearances for Liverpool this season

The Belgian has failed to nail down a permanent starting berth at Liverpool since joining the Reds in 2015 from the French side Lille after his impressive performances for Belgium in the World Cup where he became the youngest Belgian to score in a World Cup.

Origi has found his game time hard to come by since returning to Liverpool after his season loan spell with VfL Wolfsburg. He has made only three appearances in all competitions of the Reds this season

The in-form Roberto Firmino is Klopp's preferred central striker with Daniel Sturridge acting as the back-up for the Brazilian meaning the Belgian comes third in the pecking order for the Reds.

At this stage of the season where Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side will be looking to fight for trophies on all fronts, the German is likely to continue playing with his fearsome front three of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah. Therefore, Origi will continue being stuck in the bench. A move away from Anfield could revive his dwindling career.

#2 Adam Lallana

Adam Lallana in action for Liverpool
Adam Lallana in action for Liverpool

Once Klopp's favorite, Adam Lallana now finds himself down the pecking order at Anfield after the summer transfer activities where Liverpool signed three midfielders - Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabinho.

After suffering an injury last season, the English midfielder has not hit the top form and has been struggling to influence matches since then. He was not picked by Gareth Southgate for England's World Cup campaign last year.

The former Southampton skipper has made only eight appearances this season mostly coming as a substitute as his performance doesn't convince the manager to give him more playing time. He has failed to score or assist this season showing why he still has a long way to win back his position in the first team.

The English midfielder's move away from Liverpool could rekindle his stalled career.

#1 Alberto Moreno

Alberto Moreno fell out with Liverpool's manager
Alberto Moreno fell out with Liverpool's manager

Alberto Moreno has faced a lot of criticisms since joining Liverpool in 2014 from the Spanish side, Sevilla. Just when the Spaniard was about to nail down a starting berth in Liverpool first team, Andrew Robertson emerged and is now the undisputed left back for the Reds.

The Spaniard has only made two appearances in all competitions for Liverpool this season, once in the Premier League and once in the League Cup.

In a recent interview, Moreno slammed the treatment he is being given by Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and suggested that a move back to homeland Spain could be on the cards. This January transfer window presents a better opportunity for the Spaniard to make a move.

Alberto Moreno's comments didn't go well with Jurgen Klopp as the German manager was surprised by the left-backs allegations of being treated unfairly. Klopp, however, admitted that the Spaniard is unhappy because of limited opportunities.

Moreno comments have clearly created a rift between him and the manager. His Liverpool career seems to have hit rock bottom and a move could benefit both the parties.

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