Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is holding back Dejan Lovren's move to AC Milan, according to reports.

The Croatian is being heavily pursued by Milan, who want to add his experience to their squad.

Lovren was pushed down the pecking order last season by Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, but that doesn't mean he has been deemed expendable by Klopp.

Calciomercato says the German values Lovren's leadership abilities and wants to keep him around the dressing room.

It is unclear whether the 30-year-old will push for an exit from Anfield due to his diminished role.