‘Perfect Defensive Midfielder’ Set To Reject Arsenal And Liverpool – What Premier League Clubs Will Be Missing

Yann M’Vila is a player that has a mixed background. The midfielder has caused quite a stir in France when he supposedly broke a curfew and was subsequently banned back in 2012, but he has since got his head down and re-established himself as one of the most physically-impressive midfielders in Europe. It now looks like that the 23-year-old is ready to make his next move, though according to the Daily Star he will reject both Liverpool and Arsenal.

Liverpool: Sign Lovren, Move For £8m Meyer And Look To Offload This Midfield Misfit

Liverpool suffered heartache at the back end of last season after looking likely to win the Premier League trophy for the first time. Brendan Rodgers had the Reds firing on all cylinders but their feeble backline cost them dearly, and Manchester City won gold. A few tweaks will have to be made this summer ahead of next season, so here is how I would play it if I was in charge.

Liverpool Agree €22m Deal For Defender, But What Should Rodgers Do With Flanagan?

With Jose Enrique missing almost the entire campaign last season for Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers brought in Aly Cissokho from Valencia, but that didn’t go to plan. The lanky left-back struggling to adapt to the pace of the Premier League for a lot of the season, which left Jon Flanagan – a right-back – to fill in. Rodgers has supposedly struck a deal for Seville defender Alberto Moreno, who has agreed a five year deal.

Liverpool Favourites To Sign Ashley Cole – Why The Move Would Be A Good One

When Jose Enrique was confirmed to miss out for the season due to injury, and then loan signing Aly Cissokho was sidelined after some poor displays, Liverpool were forced to deploy Jon Flanagan from left-back and hope that he could stand strong against the best. He did, despite being a right-back, but Brendan Rodgers will be looking for a permanent solution to their defensive problem.