Tiago Ilori is on the verge of leaving Liverpool as a host of European clubs line up a £3million move, while Mario Balotelli could finally be heading for the exit door as a number of Serie A clubs pursue his signature, as per the Liverpool Echo.
Ilori has made just three competitive appearances for the Reds since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2013, having been sent out on loan to Granada, Bordeaux and Aston Villa.
The Reds have already sold Martin Skrtel, Kolo Toure and Brad Smith this summer, but their defensive exodus looks set to continue, with Olympiakos, Eintracht Frankfurt and Freiburg the front-runners in the race to sign the Portuguese centre-back, who has not yet returned from international duty at Rio 2016.
It is understood that Olympiakos would prefer a loan deal, but Liverpool are eager to permanently offload the 23-year old.
The long-standing Mario Balotelli transfer saga, meanwhile, could finally be coming to an end, with Serie A sides Bologna, Lazio and Chievo all willing to bring an end to the enigmatic striker’s Liverpool nightmare.
Although Sassuolo have rejected the chance to sign the former Manchester City and AC Milan player, who managed just four goals in 28 appearances for the Reds, Bologna are reportedly looking to make a formal offer before the end of the window.
It is understood, however, that they will only be able to afford a move if Liverpool agree to pay part of his substantial wage bill.
Elsewhere, there are rumours that Luis Alberto, another out-of-favour youngster, will be heading out on loan after Liverpool accepted an offer from Turkish side Fenerbahce.
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