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Liverpool will resist any loan offers for talented youngsters Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson until Jurgen Klopp has been allowed a closer look at the duo throughout the summer.

Woodburn and Wilson both started in Liverpool's 7-0 friendly victory over Chester on Saturday, the latter scoring twice in the opening half of the game.

That display prompted an immediate loan bid from Celtic for Wilson, an offer which was turned down flat by Liverpool. The Reds would not consider sending any player on loan to the Scottish club after seeing how Brendan Rodgers' side used loan signings last season.

Rodgers snapped up Patrick Roberts from Manchester City and Charly Musonda from Chelsea but both found their opportunities limited in 2017/18. Musonda was recalled just six months into his 18-month loan due to a lack of playing time.

Claims in Scotland that the issue is the fee wanted by Liverpool to sanction a loan to Celtic are wide of the mark.

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The situation with Wilson remains unchanged, with Klopp keen to take a closer look at the player in pre-season before any decision is taken to loan the player.

If Wilson does depart again on loan it will be to an English club who can guarantee the winger's game time. The 21-year-old enjoyed a successful spell and Hull City last season, scoring seven goals in 14 appearances.

Wilson will have no shortage of suitors, with as many as a dozen Championship clubs all keen on taking the winger on loan.

Woodburn will also be handed the chance to impress by Klopp in pre-season.

The Welshman operated in a slightly deeper role at Chester alongside new signing Fabinho.

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The 18-year-old made the breakthrough in 2016/17, becoming Liverpool's youngest ever scorer with a goal in the EFL Cup against Leeds United.

Sheffield United and Norwich have enquired about Woodburn's services, having sold David Brooks and James Maddison respectively.

Liverpool will make a decision on both Woodburn later this summer but as with Wilson, if the Reds do allow the player to leave on loan it will be to a club who will ensure his development continues apace.