Hughes hints at Neill move
29 Dec 2006 - 12:22:53
Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes has admitted that he expects Lucas Neill to leave the club in the January transfer window.
The Australia international, who is out of contract in the summer, is expected to sign for Liverpool - but only if the price is right for the Rovers boss.
Hughes said: "Lucas may go if we can do a deal that will allow Blackburn to remain strong. If it's not right for us, he'll stay.
"Who's to say Lucas won't still be here in the summer and, if that situation arises, I'll be doing my best to convince him to stay."
Neill has been booed by a section of Rovers fans during recent games at Ewood Park, and Hughes added: "Certain individuals in the crowd made their feelings known.
"But if I feel that Lucas being the captain is an issue, I'll look at it."
