The new Liverpool boss prefers Lucas over Allen as holding midfielder, stirring speculation of an imminent departure for the former Swansea man.
The Daily Star is reporting that Stoke, Southampton and Leicester are interested in the Welsh midfielder.
However, if Brendan Rodgers takes over at Aston Villa following the sacking of Tim Sherwood at the weekend (currently 8/1), it would be very likely that Allen will be one of his first signings.
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