Liverpool outcast Lazar Markovic is a target for Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow.

Markovic has been unable to revive his Anfield career this season and Lokomotiv are one of several European clubs exploring the possibility of a loan move.

The 23-year-old, signed from Benfica for £20 million in 2014, has spent the last two years on loan at a variety of clubs including Fenerbahce, Sporting Lisbon and Hull City.

Despite Liverpool being willing to entertain offers, they have been unable to strike a permanent deal at the end of those loans. Now Markovic’s representatives have informed the club that Lokomotiv are the most realistic proposition before the end of this transfer window. He has not featured at all for Liverpool in this campaign.

Daniel Sturridge, meanwhile, continues to train as normal at Melwood. He is considering his next career move aware of plentiful interest at home and abroad, but waiting to see who meets Liverpool's terms. The Merseyside club is adamant any loan move must include all of Sturridge's salary, in excess of £100,000 a week. There is no rush at Anfield to conclude a deal.