DANNY INGS could soon be returning to Liverpool.
At least that's what bookmakers Betfair think having priced the Premier League champions as favourites to re-sign the centre-forward.
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Ings, 28, arrived at Anfield from Burnley in 2015 but injuries limited him to just 25 appearances for the Merseyside outfit.
Southampton paid an initial £18m for his signature and he's proved value for money having fired in 40 goals in 81 appearances.
But with contract discussions at an impasse – there's talk of a departure and Liverpool lead the betting market at 3/1.
Tottenham follow next at 9/2 with Jose Mourinho a known admirer of the three-capped England international.
Championship Bournemouth, where Ings started his career, are third favourites at 5/1.
Betfair clearly expect the Cherries to be promoted and will need firepower with Callum Wilson gone and Joshua King expected to leave in January.
Danny Ings next club odds – Betfair
- Liverpool – 3/1
- Tottenham – 9/2
- Bournemouth – 5/1
- Brentford – 6/1
- Newcastle – 7/1
- West Ham – 8/1
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It's a similar story for Brentford at 6/1 with Newcastle and West Ham completing the list at 7/1 and 8/1 respectively.
Talk of Ings' departure were sparked by Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, who confirmed that contract discussions weren't progressing.
The striker has less than 18 months remaining on his deal and is stalling over Saints' 'fantastic' new offer.
Hasenhuttl said: "We must be strong to keep our limits at what we have financially.
"If it’s not what we expect to pay in the future then we have to look for somebody who is cheaper — but it always should be win-win for both.
"If they want to make the next step in the summer to a bigger club and there is an offer fitting to the player then we can always negotiate.
"We know we are not a club at the top of the ranking but in the end, we have a good core who are committed. Every player is invited to do it in our limits.
"I hope we find an agreement and finally he stays with us. If not, then life will go on."
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