Divock Origi keen for Liverpool exit this summer but obstacle in way of Serie A switch

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi is about to spark a Serie A bidding war - but his big wages could scupper a transfer.

Origi, 26, looks set to leave Anfield on a free transfer as his contract expires this summer.

The Belgian striker is into his seventh year on Merseyside but is unlikely to renew his current deal.

He will go down in folklore with Liverpool supporters for a host of memorable moments, most notably Champions League goals against Barcelona and Tottenham helping the Reds secure their sixth European crown in 2019.

And according to reports, the forward is now set to pursue a new challenge in Italy.

TuttomercatoWeb claims Origi is being chased by both Napoli and Atalanta ahead of the summer window.

Atalanta are said to hold a long standing interest after enquiring about Origi last year, while the striker has also been identified as a possible replacement for Premier League-linked Victor Osimhen in Naples.

But Origi's wages could prove a potential stumbling a block in any deal.

The report states Origi currently earns €4.5m per-year at Anfield (£3.75m), while Napoli are only willing to spend above their €3m (£2.5m) per-year limit on one player.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has previously branded Origi 'one of the best finishers' he has ever seen and believes he deserves more regular game time under another manager.

Origi has only made four substitute appearances in the league this season, but has still made a distinct impact.

His last-minute winner away at Wolves secured a crucial win for the Reds in December.

"(Origi) is an incredible striker and for different reasons he did not play that often, but I hope one day he finds a manager that plays him more than I do," Klopp said after the Wolves win.

"He's one of