Liverpool prepared to hold onto Origi

Liverpool will hold onto out-of-favour striker Divock Origi if suitors fail to meet their lofty £27million price tag, according to Goal‘s Neil Jones.

The Belgian is up for sale after an unimpressive start to pre-season which has seen him go five games without a goal.

He was under pressure to prove his worth to Jurgen Klopp following his disappointing loan spell at Wolfsburg, but the manager has instead opted to give Daniel Sturridge a final chance.

However, Origi’s departure is far from a certainty as it stands, with Liverpool set to rigidly stick to their valuation even as they look to trim their squad.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Saturday, April 1, 2017: Liverpool’s Divock Origi celebrates scoring the third goal against Everton during the FA Premier League match, the 228th Merseyside Derby, at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

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Valencia are understood to be leading the chase for the 23-year-old, but it is as yet unclear whether they can afford to shell out the significant sum demanded.

They may be forced to seek a loan move with a later option to buy.

The Reds are looking to generate around £70million from a comprehensive exodus. Another striker, Danny Ings, will be allowed to leave for £20million as he searches for regular starts.

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