Premier League clubs hoping to tempt Liverpool to part with Danny Ings this month face disappointment as Daniel Sturridge's likely Anfield exit has repercussions for his team-mate.

Ings is wanted by numerous managers, ready to give him the game time he has lacked since suffering two serious knee injuries.

But with Sturridge negotiating his exit, Liverpool do not want to lose two back-up strikers. That means Ings is likely to remain at the club for the rest of the season.

Liverpool are continuing talks with interested clubs for Sturridge, with a loan move to Inter Milan possible. The Merseysiders are prepared to allow their striker to leave for the right deal. Inter's proposition is currently more attractive than Sevilla, who have been told to improve their terms if they want the player.

Liverpool are not prepared to pay any of the England international’s salary if he goes on a six-month loan. It must also be determined if his departure will include an arrangement making the move permanent at the end of this season.

Sturridge’s exit would ensure Ings becomes the most senior deputy for Roberto Firmino, although youngster Dominic Solanke’s progress has also seen him promoted to the first-choice back-up so far in this campaign.