The Wolfsburg wantaway star can also play centrally should Ozil miss out with injury or suspension, or could even be seen as a potential replacement should he refuse to sign a new contract.
Liverpool also moved 22 - year - old striker Divock Origi, who wasn't likely to play much this season, to Wolfsburg on a # 6 million loan and sold wantaway center back Mamadou Sakho to Crystal Palace for # 26 million.