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.
Villarreal and Napoli both sit on zero points in the UEFA Champions League League Stage after one match apiece, making Tuesday's fixture at Estadio de la Ceramica a significant early test.
