Warnock weighs up his options

The 21-year-old defender has also attracted the interest of Coventry City and with little chance of breaking into Liverpool's first team squad in the short term future, must make a decision on his future.

"I've spoken to Stephen after Liverpool gave us permission to approach him," said Crewe boss Dario Gradi. "He is a pleasant lad and I think he would be a good signing for us..

"We are looking to bring him in on loan, potentially for the whole season, but Coventry are also interested in him, so we will just have to wait and see what happens."