Hull City are said to be keen to sign Liverpool youngster Ryan Kent on a season-long loan.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the deal will not be dependent on the proposed transfer of Tigers left-back Andy Robertson to the Reds, which is in motion.
However, Hull are said to be hoping that it will pave the way for them to secure a temporary deal for the England youth international, who has also been linked with Birmingham City.
Kent spent last season on loan in the Championship with Barnsley and was named as the club's young player of the season at the end of the campaign.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appears to be assessing Kent during pre-season, giving him game time during the friendly win over Tranmere Rovers, but the Reds head coach is yet to confirm whether he is willing to send the player out on loan again.
