Burnley will ask clubs interested in James Tarkowski for £50m, with Liverpool looking to solve their centre-back crisis.
The Reds were interested in the 26-year-old, whose contract runs until 2022, last summer but he stayed put at Turf Moor.
Jurgen Klopp’s side need strengthening in defence following the hamstring injury suffered by Dejan Lovren in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Wolves on Monday.
And with Joe Gomez and Joel Matip joining Lovren on the sidelines, Virgil van Dijk is Klopp’s only fit senior centre-back.
According to The Sun, it is understood the decision makers at Anfield are looking initially into making a loan signing.
But finding a top-quality centre-back available on a short-term deal appears to be a tall order as Burnley are not keen to lose England international Tarkowski, though they would find it difficult to turn down a bid of £50m.
One consequence of Lovren’s injury has been a U-turn in a decision to allow keeper Simon Mignolet to leave the club.
The 30-year-old wants regular first-team football, but Klopp is understood to be unwilling to let such an experienced star go considering Lovren’s absence.
