Liverpool receive transfer bid from Premier League rivals for fan favourite

BURNLEY have launched a bid for Liverpool full-back Jon Flanagan.

By Alex Harris

            
BID: Burnley are reportedly keen on Jon Flanagan

According to The Sun, Clarets boss Sean Dyche has asked to take the 23-year-old on a season-long loan.

It's claimed Dyche has turned to Flanagan after being quoted £4m for Leeds starlet Charlie Taylor.

Dyche is keen to strengthen his squad following promotion to the Premier League and has just seven defenders in his first-team squad.

But Liverpool may not be willing to help out after the lengthy battle last season to settle on a transfer fee for striker Danny Ings.

Flanagan broke into Liverpool's first team during their title charge in the 2013/14 campaign.

 

The Anfield youth product was dubbed 'the Scouse Cafu' and received praise from the Brazil legend but has barely figured in the last two years due to injury.

He signed a new three-year deal in March but faces competition at right-back from Nathaniel Clyne while Jurgen Klopp is on the hunt for a left-back.

Klopp is reportedly keen to see Flanagan in action during pre-season before deciding on his future.