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Liverpool to send Woodburn out on loan transfer again until end of season with Hull keen

Wales striker struggled with Sheffied United earlier this season - but the teenager is set for another Championship stint

Wales striker Ben woodburn failed to score on loan for Sheffiel;d United but might be borrowed by their championship rivals Hull City

LIVERPOOL may send Welsh whizkid Ben Woodburn out on loan again — with Hull leading the chase.

Woodburn, 19, had a nightmare spell at Sheffield United in the first half of the season.

 Wales striker Ben Woodburn failed to score on loan for Sheffield United earlier this season but still might be borrowed by their Championship rivals Hull City
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Wales striker Ben Woodburn failed to score on loan for Sheffield United earlier this season but still might be borrowed by their Championship rivals Hull CityCredit: Getty - Contributor

But Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp wants him back in the Championship.

The Tigers have asked to take the striker after a successful spell with another Liverpool starlet, Harry Wilson, last season.

And Woodburn is keen to recharge his campaign, having struggled to unseat Mark Duffy for the promotion-seeking Blades before Christmas.

Liverpool even contemplated recalling him early as Klopp is keen for the Nottingham-born starlet to keep progressing.

 Ben Woodburn, who already has nine caps, has yet to score a senior league goal and was a fringe player on loan with promotion-chasing Sheffield United
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Ben Woodburn, who already has nine caps, has yet to score a senior league goal and was a fringe player on loan with promotion-chasing Sheffield UnitedCredit: Rex Features
 Nottingham-born Ben Woodburn is a key player for Wales despite being just 19
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Nottingham-born Ben Woodburn is a key player for Wales despite being just 19Credit: MATTHEW CHILDS

Now Woodburn seems certain to land another temporary move - with Wales boss Ryan Giggs insisting the experience, good or bad, can toughen Woodburn up for the future.

Manchester United legend Giggs said during the pacy frontman's early-season woe at Bramall Lane: "Sometimes it works out on loan, sometimes it doesn't - but this could be a good thing

"When you go through difficult times, which he is at the moment, and you come through it, sometimes you are a better player and a better person.

 Boss Jurgen Klopp has faith in Ben Woodburn eventually becoming a Kop star
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Boss Jurgen Klopp has faith in Ben Woodburn eventually becoming a Kop starCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"The quality is definitely there and it's up to Ben to make the most of that.

"It's only him that can do that."

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