Leicester City are among several leading Premier League clubs with an interest in signing Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana when his contract ends this summer.

A queue is forming for Lallana as he prepares to leave Anfield on a Bosman deal, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and West Ham also monitoring developments ahead of his likely exit as there is no sign of an extension to his Liverpool deal.

Lallana’s previous working relationship with Brendan Rodgers, the attractive style of football at the King Power Stadium, and the increasing possibility of Champions League football makes Leicester a realistic contender for his signature.

No formal discussions have yet taken place with Lallana remaining focused on Liverpool’s trophy ambitions, and interested clubs recognising their final league positions could be critical in determining how attractive they are for a player of such pedigree. Lallana will have his pick of clubs nearer the top of the Premier League by the time he makes a decision.

He is free to open negotiations and sign a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs should he wish, but is sure to bide his team to ensure there are no distractions with his club still pursuing three trophies. He will remain a key part of Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp’s plans for the rest of the season, despite the understanding he is entering the final phase of his Anfield career.

Klopp made it clear he would not sanction an early sale of Lallana in January, despite the loss of a transfer fee.