Neco Williams is expected to leave Liverpool this summer after finding first team opportunities limited at Anfield.
The 20-year-old is currently away with Wales on international duty at Euro 2020 and made his first start of the tournament against Italy on Sunday.
He has spent the past two seasons serving as back-up to Trent Alexander-Arnold after making his Reds debut against Arsenal in October 2019.
The Wales international was subject to a loan enquiry from Southampton back in January, while Leeds United, Aston Villa and Burnley have all joined the Saints in expressing genuine interest in his services over the past year.
With interest likely to escalate later this summer, the ECHO understands Liverpool are expecting Williams to aim for a transfer following his return from Euro 2020.
A Premier League and FIFA Club World Cup winner with Liverpool, the right-back has made 25 appearances since breaking through for the Reds, but only four of those have come in 2021.
It is understood Reds bosses appreciate that the Wales international wants to be playing week in, week out at the highest level.
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And such an opportunity is unlikely to be forthcoming at Anfield behind Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order.
It is believed Liverpool won't stand in Williams' way if he does ask to leave as a result, and would be willing to sanction a permanent exit, with the defender expected to be available from a starting price of £10m.
