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Liverpool are considering a dozen requests from Championship clubs to take Harry Wilson on loan – but Jurgen Klopp is in no rush to make a decision on the talented young winger.

The 21-year-old Welshman enhanced his reputation with a successful spell at Hull City last season and returned to Melwood this week on a mission to force his way into Klopp's plans for the 2018/19 campaign.

Wilson will feature in the Reds' domestic friendlies – starting at Chester FC on Saturday – as the manager considers whether to keep him as part of the squad or sanction another loan.

What has been ruled out is the possibility of Wilson going to Celtic, who were desperate to secure his services.

Their loan offer has been snubbed on the basis that Liverpool were concerned about the Scottish champions' use of loan signings from Premier League clubs last season.

Former Reds boss Brendan 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.

If Wilson is loaned out it will be to an English club who can provide guarantees that he will be handed a regular starting spot. There would be financial penalties if he wasn't given sufficient game time.

Wilson scored seven goals in 13 league appearances for Hull in the second half of last season to lift them away from the drop zone.

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The Tigers are one of a dozen Championship clubs who have so far enquired about taking him on loan – the others are Aston Villa, Leeds, Derby, Stoke, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Preston, QPR, Reading, Swansea and West Brom.

Liverpool's loan pathways and football partnerships manager Julian Ward will speak to the interested parties over the coming weeks and establish where he would fit into their plans and discuss finances before presenting the options to Klopp and sporting director Michael Edwards.

What happens next will be influenced by the impact Wilson makes in pre-season. After Saturday's game at Chester, there are further friendlies against Tranmere, Bury and Blackburn before the Reds fly off on their tour of America on July 20.

Klopp is a big admirer of Wilson and sees a massive future for the Academy Player of the Year at Anfield. The Reds boss was highly impressed by what he achieved at Hull last season.

Ultimately, the decision will come down to what Klopp believes is best for his development - using him as back-up to wingers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane or giving him more regular action elsewhere.