Speaking to The Redmen TV, Morton was candid. “I’m looking for game time, simple as that really,” he said.

“There’s a lot of rumours around him lately and I cannot go into that,” the head coach told LFC TV.

Sources suggest the Magpies would demand a fee of at least £150 million – more than double their original outlay – if they are to sanction the sale.

Luis Diaz is set to leave Liverpool. The Colombian has been given permission to leave the club's training camp in Tokyo to complete a €75 million (£65.5 million) move to Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Reds throughout the summer transfer window,

However, injuries and inconsistent form in recent campaigns saw his influence wane slightly, opening the door for discussions about his long-term role.