Liverpool news: Club chiefs jet out on £50m scouting mission as talks set for January switch

Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their interest in Valencia winger David Otorbi and have dispatched scouts to watch the 19-year-old. The Spanish club are reportedly preparing to trigger a contract extension that would double his release clause from £25 million to £50 million. Club officials initially monitored Valencia matches to follow Harvey Elliott's loan spell, leading to exploratory talks regarding a potential permanent January switch for Otorbi.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are set to hold discussions with the representatives of 18-year-old defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe regarding an early recall from his loan at Levante. Ndukwe, who previously lacked a UK work permit, is now eligible to play in England after securing enough points during his impressive run in La Liga.