Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of USA international Yunus Musah, according to reports.
The midfielder starred for Gregg Berhalter's side in Qatar, including in a 0-0 draw with England in Group B.
The Reds have been monitoring the 20-year-old, who has a release clause of £86.2m in his Valencia contract.
However, in response to the mounting interest in one of their star players, los Che are ready to offer Musah a new deal.
That is according to a report by 90min, which states that Valencia have already opened talks with the player's agent.
They will no doubt seek to raise his release clause and could also offer him an extension, even though his current contract runs until 2026.
Musah, who is valued at £17.25m by Transfermarkt, spent seven years on the books of Arsenal as a youngster.
He represented England at under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-18 level, before pledging his international allegiance to the country of his birth in 2020.
Musah made his Valencia debut in the same year and has since gone on to rack up 99 appearances for the Spanish giants.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is though to admire his blend of technical and physical qualities, but Valencia are determined to hang on to a player they believe has a bright future ahead of him.
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Liverpool are one of three Premier League clubs interested in signing Declan Rice, who looks set to leave West Ham at the end of the current campaign.
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