Liverpool are ready to recall Stefan Bajcetic from his loan at Red Bull Salzburg.
It comes after the Austrian side. Former Reds assistant manager Pep Lijnders sacked last month.
Jurgen Klopp's former number two was not appointed until the summer but left the role in December after just five months in the role.
During his tenure, Lijnders signed Bajcetic on a season-long loan in the summer.
He also brought his companions Liverpool Young Bobby Clark has a permanent contract.
However, Bajcetic is now reportedly close to following Lijnders out.
According Fabrizio RomanoThe Reds are ready to break the loan of the 20-year-old.
Bajcetic could be loaned out again for the second half of the campaign.
The report adds that Real Betis They are in advanced talks about a measure and the agreement is advancing but is not yet closed.
Since moving to Salzburg, Bajcetic has made 18 appearances for the club in all competitions.
He previously made 22 appearances for Liverpool's first team and scored one goal.
The Spanish under-21 international arrives at Anfield from Celtic of Vigo back in 2020.
Two years later, Klopp gave Bajcetic his professional debut in the Premier League at the age of 17.
He will now return to Spain with Manuel Pellegrini's Betis this month.
Betis currently occupy ninth position in La Liga after winning six of their 18 league games.
Meanwhile, the club also remains in the European conference league and face a play-off tie with Gentleman in February.