Brentford and Liverpool are separated by just one point in the Premier League table ahead of Saturday's 14:00 kick-off at Brentford Community Stadium.
The England midfielder has rejected contract offers at Bournemouth and the Cherries are now open to selling him in January if their price is met and Premier League survival looks secure.
Two sides level on three points meet at Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday as Lyon host Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League League Stage.
