Liverpool are ready to sell Nat Phillips to Bournemouth.

The Cherries are celebrating their return to the Premier League after a sealing promotion from the Championship.

Defender Phillips, 25, played a key role in that success after heading to the South Coast from Anfield in January.

Bournemouth initially paid £1.5m to land the star on a six-month loan deal.

They have also just forked out another £250,000 to the Merseyside outfit after promotion was confirmed.

The Express says that they have opened talks with Liverpool over a £8m permanent transfer.

Phillips made 17 Championship appearances for the club following his winter arrival.