The striker has struggled to make an impression since then and has fallen down the pecking order behind Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota. There has been interest in Origi from West Ham, Wolves and Napoli
Some interested parties have found his price tag somewhat steep, however, a straight transfer for £15m or a loan deal with an option remains a possibility.
David Moyes is desperate to sign a striker with just eleven days before the start of the Premier League season.