Liverpool have granted Nathan Eccleston a free transfer.

The Daily Mail says Eccleston has been told he is free to leave Liverpool this summer.

The striker, 21, has made nine career appearances for the Anfield club since breaking into Rafa Benitez's star-studded squad but will be plying his trade elsewhere next season.

Liverpool are prepared to let Eccleston leave the club on a free transfer - but will look for a future sell-on fee.