Five European destinations for adventurous defender Glen Johnson

According to reports, Liverpool defender Glen Johnson could be the latest British star to seek a move abroad.

Speaking recently, the 30-year-old Reds fullback stated: “At this point I have no idea. I haven’t thought about it. I’ve got two months left here and we will see what happens after that. I’m just going to keep my head down and keep training.

“I do like the idea of going abroad. There have been talks. I’m still young and it would be great for the kids. But I’m not thinking about that at the moment, we will have to wait and see.”

With the England international’s Anfield contract due to expire at the end of the season, Coral writers consider which continental clubs could cure the rampant right back’s apparent wanderlust.

PSG
The Parisians (14/1 with Coral to reach the Champions League final) are said to be skating on thin ice with FIFA Fair Play, so could be looking for bargain buys this summer, rather than luxury purchases in every position. Linked to big money moves for an assortment of attackers, rearguard recruitment could take a backseat.

This may open the door for Johnson, whose romps down the right flank would surely pose Ligue 1 opposition a host of problems. Current full back Serge Aurier is on loan from Toulouse with an option to buy, but PSG could well plump for free agent Johnson instead.

Roma
Johnson could also opt to follow in compatriots Ashley Cole and Micah Richards’ footsteps by swapping England for the sunshine of Serie A.

Inter Milan are said to be interested in the fleet-footed full back, but Johnson would be better served by joining the Giallorossi (8/1 to lift the Europa League), a club in serious contention for Champions League football.

With bullish Brazil defender Maicon no longer the force he once was, the opportunity for Johnson to link-up with former Chelsea clubmate Cole in the eternal city could prove too tempting.