Micah Richards has urged Liverpool to move in for James Ward-Prowse to replace James Milner who is out of contract at Anfield this summer.
The 37-year-old Milner is all but certain to leave the Merseyside outfit in the coming summer window with Brighton in pole position to sign the former Manchester City and Leeds United midfielder on a free transfer.
Played turned pundit Richards, in his column for the Daily Mail, has suggested that Newcastle United and Liverpool should keep tabs on Ward-Prowse who could be available this summer for a cut price fee after Southampton were relegated on Saturday.
James Ward-Prowse will be low today. I have been in the situation as a captain when your club are relegated and the responsibility you feel is immense.
‘It is not something you get over easily and he certainly will not be putting himself first.
‘But we have to be honest: he is a saleable asset for Southampton and plenty of clubs will be keen on him.
‘He will be a smart buy for someone and it would not be the worst decision in the world if Liverpool, who need a replacement for James Milner, or Newcastle tested the water when the window opens.’
Liverpool are expected to dip into the market this summer for reinforcements to bolster their midfield department with the Reds set to lose Alex Oxalde-Chamberlain and Naby Keita besides the expiry of Arthur Melo’s loan spell.
Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham was of serious interest to the Liverpool camp who had to bow out of the race for his signature due to the competition heating up and the steep asking price.
