Nottingham Forest discover Liverpool asking price as Jurgen Klopp makes transfer call

Liverpool are reportedly open to selling Nottingham Forest target Neco Williams this summer, and have put a price of £15 million on his head.

Forest are on the lookout for a right-back given the uncertainty over the likelihood of Djed Spence returning to the City Ground this summer. The wing-back caught eyes as he helped the reds to make it back to the Premier League through the play-offs at the end of last season.

Steve Cooper is keen to make Spence's loan from Middlesbrough permanent this summer, but he has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. It means that Forest are on the lookout for possible alternatives.

NottinghamshireLive understands that Liverpool’s Williams is of interest to the club. The defender spent the second half of last season on loan with Championship winners Fulham where he played 14 times, with the Cottagers also keen on a deal for the full-back.

Williams also plays alongside forward Brennan Johnson for Wales as both continue to shine on the international stage. A photo of the two on social media has sparked a transfer plea from Forest fans.

Liverpool confirmed the £6.5 million signing of Calvin Ramsey over the weekend, meaning that they may now be more willing to cash in on Williams. According to the Telegraph , Jurgen Klopp’s men will listen to offers of around £15m for the player.

The report adds that Liverpool are not interested in loaning Williams out again and ‘only want to sanction a permanent transfer’ for the academy graduate. The Liverpool Echo report that Fulham are currently the front-runners for the player’s signature this summer.