Liverpool are ready to open talks with Leicester over a deal for Ben Chilwell this week, as Martin Skrtel heads for the Anfield exit.

Chilwell has been identified as a priority signing in Jurgen Klopp’s summer revamp and negotiations are expected to start within the next few days.

Liverpool are keen to sign the England U21 international ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and will have to pay a significant fee for a player seen as one of England’s brightest young talents.