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Liverpool intend to delay a decision on Rafa Camacho's future until after their FA Cup tie with Wolves.

Sporting Lisbon are leading the chase to secure the services of the versatile 18-year-old during the January window.

The Primeira Liga outfit, who previously had Camacho in their youth ranks, are keen to take him on loan for the rest of the season.

However, Liverpool are reluctant to lose the Portugal Under-20s international prior to next Monday's third round tie at Molineux.

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The teenager, who can play at full-back, in midfield and as a wide attacker, could make his first-team debut in that fixture with Jurgen Klopp likely to make plenty of changes after a gruelling run in the Premier League.

Liverpool are open to the idea of loaning out Camacho this month so he can gain experience. The Reds, who hope Camacho will pen a new contract, have also been contacted by a number of Championship clubs asking about his availability.

Camacho has made rapid progress since being promoted to train at Melwood on a permanent basis.

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He impressed on the Reds' pre-season tour of America and has been one of the standout performers in the club's UEFA Youth League campaign.

Camacho, who has been an unused sub for the first-team on three occasions, joined the Reds' Academy following a successful trial in 2016 after being released by Manchester City.

Camacho spent two years at City after making the move from Sporting.