Dejan Lovren’s proposed move from Liverpool to Roma is off, Goal can confirm.
The Croatia defender was the subject of strong interest from the Serie A side, and was ready to call time on his five-year Anfield career as he looks to secure first-team football.
Roma had indicated they would be prepared for pay an initial £15 million ($18m) to sign the 30-year-old, with Liverpool ready to reluctantly allow the centre-back to leave.
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But the Reds have become frustrated by what they feel are the Italian club’s attempts to unsettle the player and then secure him on the cheap.