Liverpool could receive an unexpected transfer boost as a player pushes for a move away from the club.

Liverpool Poised for Surprise Transfer Boost Thanks to Former Player

Liverpool could benefit from an unexpected financial gain this summer, stemming from a player who last played for the club over a decade ago.

The Reds have already spent more than £300 million on new signings during this transfer window, with further reinforcements potentially arriving in the form of Marc Guehi and Alexander Isak. While bringing players in, Liverpool have also focused on departures, cashing in over £100 million through the sales of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.

The club has also generated revenue through academy graduates, such as Jarell Quansah, who joined Bayer Leverkusen for £33 million earlier in the window.

Now, Liverpool could receive an additional financial boost thanks to a lesser-known clause involving a former academy player. Lewis Travis, currently captain at Blackburn Rovers, has informed the Championship side of his desire to leave amid interest from Derby County.

Derby, now managed by John Eustace – who coached Travis at Blackburn last season – are reportedly preparing a £1.5 million offer. However, The Sun’s Alan Nixon claims Blackburn will reject the bid, as part of the transfer fee would go to Liverpool due to a sell-on clause. The exact percentage isn’t known, but it’s reportedly significant enough for Blackburn to raise their asking price to £3 million.

Travis, who joined Liverpool’s academy at age six, spent a decade at the club before being released in 2014. He quickly signed with Blackburn, where former manager Tony Mowbray converted him into a defensive midfielder and eventually handed him the captaincy.

Now 27, Travis has made over 250 appearances for Blackburn and was part of the Ipswich Town squad that achieved Premier League promotion, although he only featured nine times due to a loan move following a dispute with former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Blackburn’s current manager, Valerien Ismael, told BBC Radio Lancashire that the club is open to letting Travis go, but only if their valuation is met—potentially paving the way for Liverpool to benefit financially from the deal.

“We’re aware of the interest,” Ismael said. “If the right offer comes in, we’ll consider it—but so far, that hasn’t happened. When players approach the end of their contracts, they understandably look at other options. We’re doing the same as a club. Either we keep our captain or someone meets our valuation.”