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title: "Virals: Liverpool forward Divock Origi a ‘loan option’ for EPL rivals"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/virals-liverpool-forward-divock-origi-a-loan-option-for-epl-rivals/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2021-11-22T19:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-11-22T19:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool forward Divock Origi a ‘loan option’ for EPL rivals

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/11/22/pundit-believes-raphinha-would-struggle-to-reject-massive-liverpool-move/) forward [Divock Origi](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/11/17/virals-liverpool-forward-divock-origi-limp-off-for-belgium/) is reportedly a ‘loan option’ for Newcastle United in the January transfer window.

The 26-year-old Belgian remains on the [periphery of matters](https://www.sofascore.com/player/divock-origi/190399) at Anfield and has previously been of interest to numerous Premier League clubs.

Origi has developed into a cult hero on Merseyside since arriving from Lille in 2014 for a reported £10million fee ([BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28551650)).

According to a report from the [Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19731567.will-newcastle-united-target-january-transfer-window/), as cited on [Twitter by NUFC360](https://twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1462698668268658689), new Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is keen on taking Origi to St James’ Park.

> Divock Origi is regarded as a potential loan option, while there has also been talk of an ambitious move for Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko. [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[https://t.co/dbVRjPIoMS](https://t.co/dbVRjPIoMS)
>
> — NUFC360 (@NUFC360) [November 22, 2021](https://twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1462698668268658689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The report claims that the [31-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/nationalmannschaft/spieler/148368/verein_id/3382) ace is ‘regarded as a potential loan option’ in the North East as Howe attempts to steer the mega-rich club away from relegation.

Despite being a lesser-seen entity in the elite competitions, Origi has [scored three times and added two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/leistungsdaten/spieler/148368) in seven appearances this season.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Whilst it would appear a case of [when not if](https://talksport.com/football/944666/jurgen-klopp-divock-origi-liverpool-transfer-window-champions-league/) the Belgian forward leaves Anfield, it seems highly unlikely Jurgen Klopp would sanction a January departure without an adequate replacement.

Albeit littered with memorable moments, Origi’s [38 goals in 164 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/148368) as a Red don’t reflect well on the Oostende-born man.

Still unable to hold down a place as a reliable understudy to the frontline, Diogo Jota [instantly usurped](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jota-impact-liverpool-similar-salah-klopp-headache-aldridge/1ixdq112s4wu9z9kenig0uy58) the ex-Lille man and there are calls for further attacking reinforcements.

Valued at £10.8million and out of contract at the end of the season ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/marktwertverlauf/spieler/148368)), selling would be a wise option so long as there is an incoming option lined up.