Adam Lallana says he would have continued playing for Southampton if Reds transfer collapsed
The former Saints skipper has rejected suggestions he would have tried to force his way out of St Mary’s this summer if the £25m bid from the Merseysiders was rejected.
Lallana came through the youth system at the south coast club and whilst he was ready to move on, the 26-year-old has said he would not have refused to play if he had not.
“I didn’t say I’d never play for the club again. Once I knew Liverpool’s interest, I asked the club if they could come to an agreement and that it would be my wish to leave and join Liverpool,” the England international was quoted by the Independent.