Liverpool's England u20 international defender David Raven is set to leave the club during the January transfer window. The promising right back has been looking to gain first team experience on loan for some time, but the lack of quality cover for Steve Finnan meant Rafa Benitez was reluctant to allow Raven to leave. However, the imminent arrival of Jan Kromkamp in a swap deal for Josemi means that Benitez can now let Raven move on.
A loan deal is the most likely option, although a permanent deal cannot be ruled out as he is not seen as being in the first team plans and is not happy with reserve team football.
Hearts - who are set to complete the signing of Raven's close friend Darren Potter along with Academy midfielder Francis Smith - are interested but Raven is not keen on moving to Scotland and will be hoping for interest from English clubs. Tranmere showed an interest last summer, and would be an ideal option for Raven, who lives on the Wirral.
A boyhood Liverpool fan, Raven has made four senior appearances for the reds, including a man of the match display at White Hart Lane in the Carling Cup last season.
