Liverpool deals a signal of intent, says Nathaniel Clyne

New Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne admits the Reds have to improve this season but believes their summer recruitment has signalled their intent.

The Southampton right-back yesterday became Brendan Rodgers’ sixth signing of the close season after completing the paperwork on a five-year contract.

His transfer, costing £10 million (€14m) up front and £2m (€2.8m) in add-ons, complements the £29m (€41m) acquisition of Hoffenheim’s Brazil forward Roberto Firmino in addition to the £3.5m (€4.9m) spent on teenage Charlton defender Joe Gomez, the arrival of Burnley striker Danny Ings — likely to cost over £5m (€7m) in compensation — and the free transfers of Manchester City midfielder James Milner and Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan.