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Jurgen Klopp says Lazar Markovic is free to leave Liverpool

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 20:  Lazar Markovic of Liverpool during the  Pre-Season Friendly match between Huddersfield Town and Liverpool at the Galpharm
Image: Lazar Markovic is available for transfer if a suitable offer comes in

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed the club intend to try and sell Lazar Markovic this summer.

The Serbia international, who spent last season out on loan at Sporting Lisbon and then Hull City, has been deemed surplus to requirements.

The winger played in the Reds' opening pre-season friendly against Tranmere but was left out of the squad for the club's pre-season trip to Hong Kong for the Asia Trophy.

Lazar Markovic opened the scoring against Watford on Saturday.
Image: Markovic has spent the last three seasons on loan

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Klopp said: "With Lazar, it's no secret that if he finds a club then we will negotiate. It was like this last year too.

"He's a really good player. I like him as a person. He's now fit and another one who is in the best shape since I've known him.

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp applauds the fans after their end-of-season friendly football match against Sydney FC
Image: Jurgen Klopp has deemed Markovic surplus to requirements

"Before he had problems with his groin but now he's good. There will be a club out there who needs him."

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The 23-year-old, who cost Liverpool £20m when he moved from Benfica in 2014, has made only 34 appearances in all competitions.

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