Liverpool full-back Connor Randall is set to join Hearts on a season-long loan - but Lazar Markovic’s proposed move to Fiorentina is unlikely to materialise.

The Reds are in advanced talks with the Scottish Premiership outfit over a temporary deal for Academy graduate Randall.

The 21-year-old defender made the last of his eight senior appearances for the Reds against Wolves in the FA Cup back in January and currently finds himself a long way down the pecking order.

Markovic, who along with Randall didn’t travel to the club’s pre-season training camp in Bavaria, has held discussions with Fiorentina this week after being told by Jurgen Klopp he needed to find a new club.

However, the Serie A outfit are currently unwilling to meet Liverpool’s £16million asking price.

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With Premier League clubs Watford and Leicester City having also registered their interest in the Serbian winger, the Reds aren’t prepared to reduce their valuation at this stage.

Markovic cost Liverpool £20million from Benfica three years ago but he made just 34 appearances for the club.

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Sheyi Ojo is close to leaving the Reds on a season-long loan. Klopp believes a year of regular football in the Championship will aid his development.

The Reds winger is deciding whether to pick Derby County, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough or Fulham. All four clubs have agreed loan terms in principle with Liverpool.