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Liverpool will resist any attempts to prise Divock Origi away from Anfield this summer.

Real Betis are one of a number of clubs keen to sign the Belgium striker, who has entered the final year of his existing deal.

However, the Reds intend to keep the Champions League final hero on board for the 2019/20 season, regardless of whether he pens an extension over the coming weeks.

The Reds held positive discussions with Origi's representatives over a new contract following the Champions League final and the player is currently on holiday considering the lucrative offer.

Liverpool are hopeful he will commit his long-term future to the club after enjoying a remarkable resurgence last term.

But if his contract situation is unresolved the Reds are prepared to run the risk of losing him for nothing next summer rather than cashing in during the current window.

The 24-year-old frontman will report back to Melwood later this month ahead of the pre-season tour of the States.

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With Roberto Firmino enjoying an extended break following the Copa America, Origi will have plenty of opportunities in the friendlies to stake a claim for more regular game-time.

His Liverpool career appeared to be effectively over when he found himself out of favour in the early months of last season following a turbulent loan spell at Wolfsburg.

However, he came off the bench to score a dramatic last-gasp winner against Everton in the Merseyside derby and went on to cement his status as a Kop icon with more crucial contributions.

Another late winner at Newcastle was followed by a clinical double in the stunning Champions League semi-final fightback against Barcelona.

Origi then sealed Liverpool's sixth European Cup triumph with an emphatic finish in the final against Tottenham in Madrid.