Ex-Liverpool forward John Aldridge has suggested an unusual transfer move for the Premier League giants.

Aldridge believes that his old club should try and do the impossible by signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Given the historic rivalry between the two teams, a move from one Merseyside club to another for 21-year-old Branthwaite seems very unlikely.

"I don't want to upset any Evertonians by saying this, and whether Liverpool would buy from Everton is another matter as it rarely happens, but I certainly think he has got the ability to go on and become a leading figure and a starter for England," wrote Aldridge in his column for Liverpool Echo.

"The fact Jurgen Klopp even talked him up before the game in his pre-match press conference was interesting. He is likely to be on the radar of other teams as well, Manchester United have already been mentioned as a possible destination, but it's up to Everton over what they do with him.

“Branthwaite recently signed a new contract with Everton, too. I'm looking at Everton's team and, if you want to go forward as a club, those are the type of players you have to keep around. Whether or not Everton can do that, only time will tell.

"A left-sided center-back is something we were in the market for during the summer transfer window, which we didn't end up signing in the end. If we were to make a move for Branthwaite, he would probably cost a significant amount due to the English premium that we so often see in the game. Coming to Liverpool would be hard for the lad, it takes a bit of doing to make that switch across Stanley Park. I don't want to upset anyone, I will stress that again, but I think he has a really bright future."