Liverpool have made a bid for Southampton captain Adam Lallana, BBC Radio Solent has learned.

Midfielder Lallana, 26, has been a key member of the Saints side this season, scoring 10 goals in 42 appearances and earning three England caps.

He is set to be named in England's World Cup squad on Monday and admitted in Sunday's pre-match programme he has aspirations to play at a higher level.

"I'm ambitious. I want to one day play in the Champions League," said Lallana.Speaking on Sunday, Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger said he expected interest in the club's star players.

"The reason people look at our players is because the club does an excellent job developing them," Krueger told BBC Radio Solent.

"It should be difficult here every summer. It is really important that people respect that there will be conversations going on, beginning on Monday, with clubs. That is part of the business."

Source: BBC Sport