Leicester have no cause to soften their stance with the club’s Thai owners in no need for any transfer dividends as they seek to enhance their squad rather than lose players.

Chilwell is understood to be keen to talk to Liverpool but will wait to see if the asking price is met. He has been offered a new deal, Leicester hoping an extensive pay rise and the promise of Champions League football in the season ahead will encourage Chilwell to stay.

Liverpool may yet be prepared to bid higher, offering instalments to any potential deal which may meet the £10 million asking price.

Manager Jurgen Klopp is eager to have most, if not all, of his business done by the time his pre-season schedule is in full swing given the importance of the fitness work his players will be undertaking.