Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their bid to bring Divock Origi back from Lille after the striker confirmed he will remain in France for the remainder of the season. Brendan Rodgers had given the green light to pay an increase on the £10million fee they agreed with Lille to accelerate Origi’s release in January. The Belgium forward, whom Rodgers believes will be a ‘world-class striker’, joined Liverpool in August but was immediately loaned back to Lille to continue his development before heading to Anfield next summer. Divock Origi (No 17) is congratulated by his Belgium team-mates after scoring against Iceland on Wednesday
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Brendan Rodgers was keen to bring the Belgium striker back to the club
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And Liverpool were prepared to pay an increase on £10million fee
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But Origi has revealed he won't join up with Liverpool until next season
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Liverpool have struggled in front of goal, failing to replace Luis Suarez
But if there was a decision by the clubs, I would not say I wouldn’t like to go to @placeholder in January.