27-year-old defender Joe Gomez was expected to establish himself as a partner for Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, but losing out to Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate in the pecking order, combined with injuries, has left him fourth in the centre-back position.
Only last season, after a string of injuries, he also played at left-back and as a defensive midfielder. He also returned to the England squad, but with the emergence of 21-year-old defender Jarell Quansah, he is likely to spend more time on the bench this season, despite the departure of the former Cameroon defender.
According to DaveOCKOP, the 27-year-old centre-back, who wants to be treated as a starter, is believed to be open to a move and Crystal Palace are leading the battle for the player, with several clubs showing interest.
Another England international, 24-year-old defender Marc Guéhi, has been linked with a move to Newcastle United, but in case the move does not go through, the north of England club are looking at the defender, who is struggling to find a permanent place at Liverpool.
Crystal Palace have sold Danish defender Joachim Andersen to Fulham, and if they are forced to sell a similarly regular 24-year-old defender, an experienced centre-back who has made 224 appearances at Anfield could replace him.
Could a transfer window involving three Premier League sides – Liverpool, Newcastle and Crystal Palace – be set to open just in time for the deadline?