[Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent](https://www.footballinsider247.com/author/pete-o-rourke-transfer-correspondent)
Transfer Correspondent AUTHORITY Former Sky Sports and ESPN FC correspondent who specialises in global recruitment, contract negotiations, and high-velocity transfer breaking news. FOCUS Exclusive reporting, domestic and international transfer markets, and elite-level insights. THE INSIGHT Pete utilises a Global Network of Industry Sources to deliver verified, first-to-market reporting. His “Deep-Lens” analysis connects the dots between boardroom strategy and pitch-level recruitment, providing a level of transfer clarity that goes beyond surface-level rumours.
Liverpool will not make a move for Valencia winger David Otorbi in January if the Spanish side increase his valuation to the £50million mark, sources have told Football Insider.
Recent reports in Spain have suggested that they are readying a move to bring that clause into effect, and it appears set to put Liverpool off a deal, for now at least.
The Merseysiders are clear admirers of the starlet, but are viewing the winter window as a chance to bring in new faces who can immediately improve their team.
Otorbi is enjoying a breakthrough campaign for Valencia, and recently notched a crucial equaliser against Racing Santander for his first goal for the first team.
Liverpool alerted to David Otorbi progress
Liverpool already dipped into La Liga to sign one young winger in Victor Munoz in the summer, and they are still keeping a close eye on that market moving forward.
His progress has attracted attention from Anfield, where the Liverpool recruitment team have been keeping a close eye on his development.
The starlet has burst onto the scene for his boyhood club, and is also becoming a key figure for Spain at international.
Otorbi has already represented his country at both U17 and U18 levels in the last few years.
Liverpool are huge admirers of the wideman and the potential he possesses, but they are unlikely to make a move in the coming months if Valencia increase his release clause.
The pair have both been a crucial part of the backline at Anfield for several years, but are likely now approaching the ends of their time with the club.
Sources say that Liverpool are already doing their “homework” on several potential additions to their defence, knowing that they are likely about to lose some key figures.
Liverpool have already begun their work to reduce the age of their defence, and the next phase of that plan now looks set to take place next summer.