Liverpool are ready to recall Billy Koumetio from his season-long loan with Austria Wien.

The French defender has made 11 appearances for the Viennese club since joining them on a temporary basis in the summer, and has started seven times across all competitions. However, a late substitute appearance in a 4-0 Europa Conference League loss away at Hapoel Be'er Sheva on November 3 is one of just two outings, the other an OFB-Cup exit to Wiener SC, since the start of September.

Speaking at the presentation of new manager Michael Wimmer, Austria Wien sporting director Manuel Ortlechner has confirmed that Liverpool are in talks to end his loan spell prematurely.

"We are in close contact and I have a phone call to Liverpool later because they would like to bring Koumetio back," explained Ortlechner.

“We still think this is an incredibly exciting player. He can have a really exciting career. But Liverpool want to bring him back now, they have the right.

“We still have to clarify everything in the end, but 99 percent of the time Billy Koumetio will no longer play for Austria Wien."