Liverpool are meticulous when it comes to arranging loan deals for youngsters.

The club's recruitment staff only sanction a temporary move if they are convinced it will prove to be beneficial for all parties.

In the case of Marko Grujic, who recently went on a season-long loan to Hertha Berlin, Liverpool sought guarantees not only about playing time but also about him being utilised in his favoured central midfield role.

The Reds look closely at a club's style of play as well as their facilities to ensure it's the right fit.

Celtic tried to secure the services of Harry Wilson before he went to Derby County but Liverpool were concerned about the Scottish champions' use of loan signings from Premier League clubs last season.

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Brendan Rodgers snapped up Patrick Roberts from Manchester City and Charly Musonda from Chelsea but both found their opportunities limited. Musonda was recalled just six months into his 18-month loan due to a lack of playing time.

Ryan Kent (Rangers), Ben Woodburn (Sheffield United), Ovie Ejaria (Rangers) have also been loaned out to boost their development and clubs face financial penalties if they aren't given sufficient game time.

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That was the fate that Championship outfit Bristol City faced last season after Liverpool were unhappy with how Kent was handled.

"I think this club has a good reputation with the top clubs - apart from probably with Liverpool at the moment, we're not in their good books,” admitted City boss Lee Johnson recently.

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“But as a general rule we've always looked after everybody's players and they've gone on to do well.”

Kent started just six matches after making the move to Ashton Gate in January. It was effectively a wasted five months.

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A number of other gifted Liverpool youngsters could depart prior to this Friday's transfer deadline with Stade de Reims keen on winger Sheyi Ojo.

There will be a price to pay further down the line if promises aren't kept. When his young guns depart in search of experience, Jurgen Klopp wants them in the thick of it rather than bench warming.