Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is considering a loan move to Burnley.
The full-back was left out of the pre-season squad to face Huddersfield on Wednesday night and has been given the chance to join the Premier League new boys for a year.
The Liverpool Echo report that manager Jurgen Klopp believes the 23-year-old would benefit from a year of playing first-team football away from Anfield.
Flanagan returned to action in January after a nightmare 18-month battle with a knee injury.
He impressed Klopp to such an extent he was rewarded with a new three-year deal in March and the Reds boss still sees Flanagan as part of his long-term plans.
Flanagan has proved his fitness in pre-season by not missing a single training session.
However, with Nathaniel Clyne established as the club's first choice right-back and Liverpool not having European football this season, Klopp has come to the conclusion that a spell away from his boyhood club would be better for Flanagan's development rather than an extended spell on the bench.
Cameron Brannagan (hamstring) and Joel Matip (foot) were also absent from the travelling squad for the 2-0 win over Huddersfield but both are expected to fly to America for the pre-season tour on Thursday.