Martin Skrtel will leave Liverpool this summer. The defender has reportedly told Reds boss Jurgen Klopp that he is "ready to leave" after falling down the Anfield pecking order.
Skrtel is said to be one of several players that will leave the club during what is sure to be a busy summer of transfer activity for Klopp, as he attempts to build a first-team squad worthy of pushing for the Premier League title.
According to "?The Telegraph, Skrtel has confirmed his desire to leave and is currently considering an offer from Turkish club Besiktas.
His agent, Mithat Halis, confirmed: "Skrtel is considering a move to Turkey and he is open to the option of playing here.
Martin Skrtel could be off to Turkey this summer, with Besiktas believed to have made an offer for the defender. https://t.co/rk8DZrCmh4
"Fenerbahce made an offer last season, Besiktas want Skrtel and make no secret of this. Turkish sides have been trying to sign him for five seasons but this summer he could make the move."?
Skrtel joined Liverpool from Zenit Saint Petersburg back in 2008 and established himself as a fan-favourite, but has fallen behind Dejan Lovren, Mamadou Sakho and Kolo Toure in the defensive shake-up this season.
The Slovakian's departure is expected to accelerate Liverpool's defensive recruitment plans, wit Schalke centre-half Joel Matip already confirmed to be joining. Recently, Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule has also been linked with a move to Anfield.
Klopp has insisted that strengthening Liverpool's defence is one of his key priorities.
"When you build up a team, you start with the defence"?that's how it is,"? he said back in April.
"It keeps you in the game and gives you the opportunity to score once and win the game. I'm never happy with conceding goals, to be honest. It's clear it's how we build up a team and that's one of the biggest targets for the next season."?