Liverpool are ready to let Danny Ings leave on loan, scuppering Daniel Sturridge’s chances of departing in January.
Newcastle United, Stoke and West Ham are among the clubs to have shown an interest in Ings, who has battled back following two major knee surgeries.
Manager Jurgen Klopp recognises the 25-year-old striker needs games to regain his sharpness but at a greater level of competition than Liverpool’s Under 23 squad.
Ings has appeared as a late substitute against Everton and Bournemouth in recent weeks and is now keen to start games.