Brendan Rodgers admits a deal to bring forward Divock Origi’s switch to Liverpool has fallen through.

The striker, who agreed to join the Reds during the 2014 World Cup, is spending the season on loan at French club Lille.

Talks have been held about the possibility of ending the 19-year-old’s spell at the Ligue 1 side, following a prolonged spell on the sidelines for Daniel Sturridge.

But, speaking to talkSPORT, the Northern Irishman claims the Belgium forward will remain on loan.

“The original deal was for him to come next summer,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show. “There were a few discussions in January.

“The likelihood is that he will stay at Lille. He’s a really exciting young talent and has got everything you need for the Premier League. He’s fast, has great feet, is tactically very good, and he works hard.

“Everything is set up for him to come to the Premier League. He just needs to finish the season at Lille and we’ll have him for next season.”