Liverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson is wanted by Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers.

The 22-year-old has spent the last two seasons playing on loan in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee United, where he won their young player of the year award, and is ready to make his next move a permanent one away from Anfield.

A number of Scottish Premiership and English Championship teams have shown interest with newly promoted Bolton preparing a bid.

Liverpool are looking for around £1million for Stephenson, including add-ons.

However, if Bolton don’t match the valuation, it’s understood Blackburn could yet step in.

Liverpool, who are poised to confirm Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract, have also managed to convince young prospect Josh Abe that his future lies at Anfield.

Liverpool’s Luca Stephenson (seen on loan at Dundee United) is liked by Backburn and Bolton

Manchester City, United, Chelsea and Real Madrid were all interested in the 16-year-old.

Abe, an England youth international, has signed scholarship forms and agreed a pre-contract to sign a professional contract when he turns 17 next year.

However, Liverpool’s 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph could depart and is attracting interest from Manchester United and Bundesliga clubs.