Ifeanyi Ndukwe is closing in on a loan move to Spanish side Levante, according to Sky Sport Austria.
The 18-year-old Austrian centre-back, who impressed during Liverpool’s pre-season, is unable to remain at Anfield this season as he does not currently qualify for a UK work permit.
Liverpool have received several offers for Ndukwe, with talks over a move to Levante progressing, although some details are still to be finalised.
A loan spell in La Liga would help Ndukwe earn the points required to secure a UK work permit when he returns to Liverpool.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe joined the Reds from Austria Vienna this summer after Liverpool agreed a £2.5 million deal in January. He had impressed the club’s recruitment staff at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.
His commanding pre-season displays earned praise from new head coach Andoni Iraola, but Liverpool have been forced to seek a temporary move due to his work permit situation.
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