Liverpool are believed to be ‘open to offers’ for striker Divock Origi this summer as the transfer deadline approaches.
The 26-year-old was left out of the matchday squad against Burnley, alongside Nat Phillips and Xherdan Shaqiri.
Shaqiri has since taken a giant step towards a move away from the Reds as the club agrees on a fee with French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais.
According to a report from The Athletic, as cited by Anfield Effect on Twitter, the Belgian could be the next player on the move before the window closes.
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The report also states that the club are ‘looking to off-load’ outcast duo Loris Karius and Sheyi Ojo in the coming days.
Origi was an unused substitute as Jurgen Klopp’s side cruised past Norwich City 3-0 on the opening day of the season.
Last term the Belgian forward only managed one goal in 17 appearances across all competitions – a strike in the 7-2 victory over Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup.
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Allowing Origi to leave should be a no-brainer during this transfer window.
Whether a replacement is sought or otherwise, the Belgian proved to be beneath the level required all to often last season.
Valued at £10.8million (Transfermarkt), the club will be confident of landing a reasonable fee for the ace – perhaps added to by further sales elsewhere.
Liverpool will then reportedly ‘weigh up’ their options should the 29-cap man depart, with at least one forward arrival likely to be considered.
