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Express Sport understands the 26-year-old is being allowed to leave on a temporary deal to help 'find himself' while rediscovering his form and fitness.
Sakho has not played competitive football for around four months after a troubled end to the campaign surrounding his ban after a UEFA drug test.
Having been absent from Jurgen Klopp's side throughout pre-season due to an Achilles injury too, the centre-half is expected to leave.
According to Goal, Stoke have a loan offer on the table but Sakho is stalling on a decision.
But it is claimed Potters manager Mark Hughes is optimistic of bringing the France international in before transfer deadline day on Wednesday.
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Mamadou Sakho made just 22 Premier League appearances for Liverpool last season
West Brom are also said to have approached Liverpool over a permanent move but their interest was rejected with Klopp not giving up on the defender.
Sakho's recent availability is likely to see him have a number of options open to him for a fresh start.
Regular game time in the Premier League with Stoke though could yet appeal to the Reds man.
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