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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

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.

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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.

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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 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

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"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 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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