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In the January transfer window, loan deals have made the headlines. Jordon Ibe has returned from his secondment at Derby, while the Reds have confirmed Divock Origi won’t be brought back from France.

On Monday, Andre Wisdom came back to Merseyside – with West Brom – in a 0-0 draw against Everton. Joao Carlos Teixeira also caught the eye with a stunning goal for Brighton at home to Ipswich Town.

Loan deals have rarely been a source of success for the Reds in the past. A player departing on loan was usually delaying the inevitable, the start of a process of a permanent departure.

But with so much emphasis on progressing potential stars of the future, sending them away never to return is no longer an option. Ibe’s return highlights how the loan market is now being used to hone talent.

After Teixeira's double, we look at the Reds players who have played first-team football on loan. Here is how they are doing – and their chances of coming back and having an impact in the first team.

Andre Wisdom (West Bromwich Albion)

How he’s doing: So-so. Wisdom has featured in all-but-one of the Baggies’ league games this season under two different managers – Alan Irvine and Tony Pulis – to mixed reviews. Solid and dependable at right back, some West Brom fans have been critical of the 21-year-old. But he is gaining plenty of experience and has made just one defensive error all season in a side that has conceded just 29 in 22 games.

Will he feature for Liverpool in the future? With Glen Johnson’s contract expiring and Javier Manquillo only on loan, there would be a space for him in the squad – especially given Rodgers has used him in the Premier League before, and has featured prominently in a struggling side. Whether he would adapt to the wide midfield role, or be shifted into a centre-back role, would be a decision for the manager.

Joao Carlos Teixeira (Brighton)

How he’s doing: Good. When given the chance, he’s contributed plenty – albeit in a side who have struggled at the Championship and undergone a change of management. Playing behind the striker, no player in that division has created more chances with through balls than the Portuguese playmaker. He has scored four goals and made three assists this season, and made his first appearance under new manager Chris Hughton in Tuesday’s win over Ipswich, marking it with two goals.

Will he feature at Liverpool in the future? Possibly. Just turned 22, Teixeira is benefiting from the increased responsibility of playing so often, and appears to be developing well – as long as Hughton now continues to pick him. Would appear to be honing the necessary talents required to play in attacking midfield at Anfield – but he has plenty of competition to contend with.

Divock Origi (Lille)

How he’s doing: As well as he needs to. It has been a mixed campaign for Origi, with Lille struggling in Ligue 1 and the Belgian striker becoming victim to that malaise. He has failed to score since October, with the Reds contemplating bringing him to Anfield before the summer, but it has been decided his progression is best-served in France. Though his goal tally is disappointing, it’s another full season in a decent league.

Will he feature at Liverpool in the future? Yes. Having spent £10m on Origi – and consideration given to an extra few million to bring him to Anfield sooner than the summer – there is no doubt he is a big part of the Reds’ future.

Luis Alberto (Malaga)

How he’s doing: Not too good. Though showing flashes in La Liga, the midfielder has yet to play a full 90 minutes in the league for seventh-placed Malaga, starting just five games. Has shown little glimpses of his ability, scoring two and averaging one chance created per game, but has been kept out of the attacking midfield position by others.

Will he feature at Liverpool in the future? Probably not. There is clearly talent in Luis Alberto – remember his pass for Luis Suarez’s second at Spurs? - but increasingly looks like the Premier League is not the place to show it. Given the options Liverpool have in attacking midfield, he would find opportunities limited.

Iago Aspas (Sevilla)

How he’s doing: Up for the cup, at least. He’s only managed 89 minutes in La Liga overall this season – with seven appearances off the bench – but has managed seven goals in four cup games, including a four-minute hat trick at home to Sabadell. He is very much on the periphery of the first team, however.

Will he feature at Liverpool in the future? No. It would be a brave – and, perhaps, foolish – person to suggest Aspas will play another minute of football for Liverpool. Much-maligned during his time at Anfield, both the club and player will want to move on.

Sebastian Coates (Sunderland)

How he’s doing: The Uruguayan centre-back has struggled with injuries at the Stadium of Light, and only made his league debut against Manchester City in December. Unfortunately for him, he came up against an in-form Sergio Aguero, and the Black Cats lost 4-1. Has not featured for compatriot Gus Poyet since the FA Cup win against Leeds earlier this month, and has been kept out of the side by Wes Brown and John O’Shea.

Will he feature for Liverpool in the future? Unlikely. Coates hasn’t been given much of a chance to show he can cope with a Premier League season, but hasn’t really impressed in what limited time he has had. Even if Liverpool persist with three central defenders, it is hard to imagine him back in the side.

Tiago Ilori (Bordeaux)

How he’s doing: A promising start at the Ligue 1 club – three 90 minute matches in two weeks – was curtailed with an injury away to Reims in early October. Since then, he has struggled to regain his place in the side, with Nicolas Pallois and Ludovic Sane forming a partnership. Sane is now at the Africa Cup of Nations, however, which could give Ilori a chance; he played the full game Bordeaux lost 2-1 to Paris St-Germain on Wednesday.

Will he feature for Liverpool in the future? Hard to say. The Reds parted with £7m for a player yet to kick a ball at the club, and there is little evidence to justify that decision - yet. Though he is quick, good on the ball and did well on loan to Granada last season, there is a long line of central defenders ahead of him.

Jack Dunn (Cheltenham Town)

How he’s doing: One of the trio of youngsters sent to the Robins, Dunn has caught the eye with two goals in his first three games. He has received praise from manager Paul Buckle, who played him up front in their last game – a 1-1 draw with Morecambe. “The boy is from Liverpool, where you would associate good play, clever play and touch,” said Buckle. “But he fought like a lion.”

Will he feature for Liverpool in the future? Dunn has long been one of the players fans have hoped to see in a red shirt, especially after his goal in the post-season friendly against Shamrock Rovers in May. Aged 20, it will be difficult to break through in a side so plentiful in attacking options – but he is giving food for thought at Cheltenham, where he will remain for the rest of January.

Lloyd Jones (Cheltenham Town)

How he’s doing: Has played every minute of his three games during his month-long loan at Cheltenham at centre-back – and most recently as part of a back three. He was said to have struggled against Oxford on his debut but has since found his feet.

Will he feature for Liverpool in the future? Too early to say. Brendan Rodgers must see something in the Wales Under-18 international, having named him on the bench for the game with Fulham in May 2013. He has also captained the Under-21s, and feature in the side more than any other player last season. At 19, there’s plenty to learn, and a month at a League Two club may not reveal everything.

Kevin Stewart (Cheltenham Town)

How he’s doing: The third of the Liverpool loanees at Whaddon Road. The full back scored on his debut – along with Jack Dunn – in a 2-1 win over Oxford and has reportedly done well in his three games there.

Will he feature at Liverpool in the future? Difficult to say. Having joined from Spurs on a free transfer in 2014, the life-long Liverpool fan featured in the pre-season friendly against Brondby. The 21-year-old is versatile but still very much an unknown entity at Anfield.

Rafael Paez (Bologna)

How he’s doing: Unknown. Having joined Serie B side Bologna in the summer, all that can be said of the Spaniard is he’s appeared seven times so far this season.

Will he feature at Liverpool in the future? No. He is far down the pecking order at Liverpool and it is suggested Bologna have an option to buy him at the end of the current season.