Joe Gomez faces a decision over his Liverpool future this summer after a move to Newcastle United collapsed - with there now growing interest in the England international.
The Reds agreed in principle a £45million deal for Gomez as part of a package that would have seen fellow England international Anthony Gordon switch to Anfield for £75m.
the Magpies ultimately ditched the transfer as they discovered other avenues to meet the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules
Gomez, who is currently on holiday after being part of England's squad for the European Championships, is understood to be fully aware of the situation
But while Newcastle have not made any further move for the centre-back, Gomez has subsequently been attracting significant interest from a number of other clubs
The Reds maintain a strong interest in Newcastle winger Gordon, particularly with Mohamed Salah having entered the final year of his current deal
However, the immediate need for the Magpies to cash in on the player has now passed with his asking price likely to be elevated as a consequence.
Gomez, who is Liverpool's longest-serving current player having arrived nine years ago, was among the Reds' most consistent performers last season
Gomez though started only four games in his preferred centre-back position.
should Gomez leave it would leave the Reds needing to bolster their central defensive resources before the August 30 transfer deadline
Joel Matip departed on a free transfer at the end of last season, while Liverpool are likely to lose a number of other centre-backs from their squad over the next month.
Sepp van den Berg is being courted by PSV Eindhoven, Mainz and Wolfsburg with Liverpool having slapped a £20m price tag on the Dutchman, while Nat Phillips is available for £8m.
Academy graduates Rhys Williams and Billy Koumetio, neither of whom are on the current US tour, are expected to leave.
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