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Liverpool are willing to let Rhian Brewster and Caoimhin Kelleher leave the club on loan in the January transfer window.

Teenage striker Brewster is rated highly by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp but has so far been forced to settle for game-time in the Carabao Cup only, with his two appearances this season coming against MK Dons and Arsenal.

Brewster led the line in the 2-0 win at Stadium MK for his Liverpool debut back in September before converting a penalty in the shootout victory over Arsenal in the following round back on October 30.

The 19-year-old has so far been limited to just three appearances on the substitutes' bench in the Premier League and is still awaiting his first-term bow.

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Klopp is keen to see Brewster gain some senior exposure elsewhere and will listen to enquiries for the London-born frontman when the window opens next year.

However, the ECHO understands any green light on a loan move away from Anfield will centre around a guarantee of playing time for Brewster.

Liverpool believe a short-term switch could be an important career move for Brewster, who last season battled back from a serious and long-term ankle injury that kept him sidelined for over a year.

Klopp was keen to reward Brewster for his hard work in returning to full fitness by bringing him into the senior fold on a more regular basis back in the summer, but the ex-Chelsea youngster is still awaiting his top-flight debut with the Reds currently eight points clear at the top.

It's been reported that Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have shown an interest in taking the England Under-21 international on loan in the New Year, while Championship side Swansea are also said to be in the hunt.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are adopting a similar stance for goalkeeper Kelleher who is wanted by Championship outfit Preston North End.

Any potential move away from Anfield will depend on how much Kelleher will be expected to feature with Liverpool keen to make sure any loans are beneficial to them and their young players.

The Cork-born keeper is currently vying for game-time alongside Alisson Becker and Adrian at Anfield but made his senior debut in Milton Keynes earlier this year.

Like Brewster, the Ireland Under-21 shot-stopper featured against MK Dons and Arsenal and could play a part when the Reds travel to Villa Park for their Carabao Cup quarter-final next month.

A large Academy contingent is expected in the Midlands with the senior side playing in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final less than 24 hours later.

Kelleher is likely to be named in goal for the game at Villa but the Reds are open to loan proposals when the transfer window opens at the beginning of January.