1 Alberto Moreno

Sevilla boss Unai Emery admits he is prepared to lose Liverpool target Alberto Moreno while he has revealed his admiration for Reds misfit Iago Aspas.

The Reds have revived their interest in Spain left-back Moreno after appearing to reach an impasse with Sevilla earlier this summer, and, as talkSPORT told you earlier on Monday, forward Aspas could be used as a makeweight in the deal.

Moreno, 22, featured prominently last season as Sevilla claimed the Europa League crown and Emery is desperate to work with him again next season – but admits he is bracing himself for the youngster’s departure.

He told Estadio Deportivo: “I see him as a Sevillista, and hopefully he will stay at Sevilla. We count on him, I hope to improve Alberto, he took a major leap and we have to work with him to help him to continue to improve.

“If something comes up during the transfer market we are prepared for any eventuality.”

Meanwhile, Emery was fulsome in his praise of Aspas, who scored only once in 15 appearances for Liverpool last season and is free to leave Anfield.

When asked about the former Celta Vigo hitman, he said: “He is a player that exploded at Celta and went to England. But there he has not been involved. He fits the profile of what we need but the negotiation with Liverpool is not easy. He’s a player that, if you could sign him, would be a good addition.”