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Liverpool midfielder Cameron Brannagan’s proposed loan move to Wigan Athletic has fallen through.

The 20-year-old Academy graduate looked set to spend the 2016/17 campaign with the Championship outfit after an agreement was reached between the clubs earlier this month.

However, the ECHO understands that Wigan backed out after having second thoughts about committing to Liverpool’s demand that Brannagan plays in 75% of their matches this season.

They would have faced the prospect of having to pay a six-figure fee to the Reds if Brannagan didn’t get that amount of game time.

Liverpool insist on such clauses in a bid to avoid a scenario where a talented youngster goes out on loan but is sat warming the bench.

It remains to be seen whether Brannagan will still go out on loan prior to the transfer window shutting at the end of the month.

Last season was a breakthrough campaign for Brannagan, who made nine senior appearances.

He also played a significant part in Jurgen Klopp’s pre-season preparations but competition is tough for the central midfield spots.

Brannagan told the ECHO last month he could see the benefits of a spell away from Anfield on loan.

“It would be good for me as a young lad to experience men’s football on a regular basis so I’d like to do it soon,” he said.

“It’s a big jump from playing in the under-21s to the Premier League with how quick the tempo is. Going out on loan, playing Championship football against men would be good experience for me. I’d like to do that.”