Given Solanke’s £19 million, Liverpool must demand more for Origi from Fulham

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Liverpool may already have pulled off one of the best deals of the season in managing to sell Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth for £19 million this transfer window, but now it could happen all over again with Divock Origi.

The Belgian forward has made just three first team appearances this season, and The Sun on Sunday believe that Fulham could come calling for the striker and are prepared to spend up to £15 million to get him.

However, given the fee that Liverpool got for a far less experienced, less proven and less prolific talent, the Reds would be foolish to accept such a low price tag.

Origi’s Anfield career was given a lifeline with his Merseyside derby winner in early December but doubts remain and he has failed to nail down a regular spot under Jurgen Klopp, falling behind Daniel Sturridge in the pecking order.

That said, he was always ahead of Solanke and it was clear that those at the club rated him more highly, suggesting that they too would be reluctant to allow him to leave for anything less than a substantial fee.

However, with only 18 months left on his existing contract, Liverpool may take advantage to cash in, a benefit that they did not have with Solanke who was on a longer deal.