Liverpool are open to cashing in on the expendable first-team star this summer



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Liverpool are reportedly set to receive offers for first-team forward Divock Origi this summer.

The 25-year-old has scored some memorable goals for the reigning Premier League champions. However, he has only started two league outings for him Reds this season.

With Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota ahead of him in the pecking order, the Daily mail reports that the Reds are ready to try to cash in on the forward.

Liverpool expects to receive a considerable sum for the Belgian, which has a contract until 2024. The report adds that several European clubs are showing interest, but does not say who they are.

Origi’s only goal this season was a 7-2 September 7-2 win at Lincoln City in the EFL Cup. However, he did have an impact from the bench for Sadio Mane’s goal at RB Leipzig in the Champions League.

The former Lille forward scored 35 goals and added 14 assists in 157 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s men since signing in 2014.

He is best remembered for his latest Merseyside derby win against Everton and for scoring a double in Liverpool’s remarkable Champions League comeback over Barcelona.

He also scored the famous second goal when the Reds claimed their sixth European crown against Tottenham in 2019.


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Liverpool gave a boost to the defender’s hunt

Liverpool could sign RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate for less than originally thought and have a secret weapon in their search for his signature.

KonateThe 21-year-old has garnered a lot of attention this season despite a season devastated by injuries. The slender central defender has played only nine games in the Bundesliga and 15 in all competitions.

Hip and ankle problems have slowed him down, but he’s in demand, with several Premier League clubs tied. Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United all have been mentioned in relation to the French U21 ace.

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But it’s the Reds who supposedly have all the aces in the race to sign him this summer. Liverpool’s need for defensive help has been well documented, with Virgil van Dijk’s Absence felt this term painfully.

Joel matip Y Joe gomez they have also been missing for much of the season. He has finally caught up with the champions, who languish in eighth position after losing six straight home games.

It seems inevitable that Jurgen Klopp will look to reinforce his rear in the preseason. Konate could be the answer and reports in the World Sunday They suggest they could get it for as little as £ 34 million.

READ MORE: Klopp secures January signing of future plans amid Liverpool’s slow start



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