<!--Article Start--> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong><em>Fresh off the back of signing Brazilian attacker Roberto Firmino from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim, <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/english-premier-league/liverpool/">Liverpool FC</a> have claimed yet another major scalp in the form of Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify">A year after signing Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie Lambert from Southampton, it appears as though Brendan Rodgers has once again been shopping on Englanda s southern coast. The Anfield side have reportedly agreed a A?12.5m fee for Saints right-back Nathaniel Clyne, <a href="http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-agree-12million-nathaniel-clyne-9524507">according to the very reliable Liverpool Echo</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Clyne, who is currently on holiday, is set to undergo a medical next week and will discuss personal terms with Liverpool for a five-year contract. The Saints defender is expected to slot straight into Brendan Rodgersa starting line-up a potentially resolving what has been a huge problem area for the Reds over the course of last season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The signing is a major coup for Liverpool, particularly considering the more-than-reasonable price tag. Clyne was arguably the most consistent right-back over the course of last season, with his impressive performances at club level earning him a spot in Roy Hodgsona s England side - with the right-back making his international debut in November last year against Slovenia.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nathaniel Clyne set to sign a five-year contract at Anfield. Medical likely to be next week when he has returned from holiday. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a></p> a James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesPearceEcho/status/614023049680166912">June 25, 2015</a></blockquote> . <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Southampton have accepted improved offer from Liverpool for <a href="https://twitter.com/Nathaniel_Clyne">@Nathaniel_Clyne</a>, worth up to A?12.5m, <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyBarretTimes">@TonyBarretTimes</a> reports. Link to follow</p> a Times Sport (@TimesSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimesSport/status/614017745110216710">June 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify">The 24-year-old is more than capable of contributing to Liverpoola s attack going forward and is very solid defensively a an ideal replacement for Glen Johnson, <a href="https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/glen-johnson-among-five-players-released-liverpool-141708372--spt.html">who was released by the club at the end of his contract earlier this month</a>. Clyne could also potentially play as a right wing-back if Rodgers were to opt for a 3-4-3 system, and would likely be a better fit than Lazar Markovi and Emre Can.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Liverpool CEO Ian Ayre has now overseen the recruitment of James Milner, A?dA?m BogdA?n, Danny Ings, Joe Gomez, Roberto Firmino and Nathaniel Clyne in what is shaping up to be a very busy summer for the Reds. With the club also reportedly in talks for<a href="http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/9893319/liverpool-hold-talks-with-roberto-firmino-carlos-bacca-and-salomon-rondon"> striker Carlos Bacca </a>and <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/mateo-kovacic-to-liverpool-roberto-firmino-capture-could-be-swiftly-followed-by-213m-deal-for-inter-milan-playmaker-10341455.html">midfielder Mateo KovaA?i </a>, Liverpool fans have every reason to be optimistic about the season ahead.</p> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNew96Lk6W0 <!--Article End-->