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.

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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.