Dougie Freedman – Director of Football at Crystal Palace – could use that same method to sign Esse, as the Daily Mail claim the teenager has a £12m release clause in his terms at Millwall. Liverpool are believed to want £25m for Doak, so this would be a considerably cheaper deal for the Eagles to pursue.

A Premier League club are planning an improved offer for Liverpool youngster Ben Doak, while the Reds have been linked with signing an England international. Doak was sent out on loan to Middlesbrough last summer and he has impressed there, picking up six assists in 21 Championship appearances.

Boro loan star Doak was the subject of a £16 million offer from Crystal Palace last week, with Ipswich Town also having a bid rejected by Liverpool. However, the Reds have a recall clause in his loan deal for this month and are open to selling the winger, with Arne Slot said to have decided he has no long-term future at Anfield.

CRYSTAL PALACE have made a £15million bid for Liverpool starlet Ben Doak. The 19-year-old winger is currently on loan at Middlesbrough from the Premier League leaders. SunSport previously revealed

Ipswich Town have had an offer worth £16million for Ben Doak rejected by Liverpool. Liverpool’s latest rebuttal comes after Crystal Palace had a £15m bid turned down for the Scotland forward earlier on Friday.

According to a recent report from The Athletic, Crystal Palace saw a £15 million bid for the winger turned down by Liverpool, before Ipswich Town lodged an offer worth £16 million - which has also been rejected. It's believed that Ipswich are expected to persist with their interest as they look to fight off relegation back to the Championship.