Liverpool are planning to reward the teenage star of the international break, Wales’ Ben Woodburn, with a new long-term contract within the next few weeks.

Woodburn turns 18 on October 15, at which point the Merseyside club will seek to secure his future for at least the next five years. An agreement is expected to be finalised swiftly with the youngster’s birthday approaching.

The 17-year-old is currently limited to a three year professional contract, which he signed 12 months ago. That is the maximum deal for first year professionals, but given Woodburn’s promise there was never a doubt Liverpool would be offering the youngster more lucrative terms.

Woodburn has demonstrated his rich potential with a sensational international break, revitalising the Welsh World Cup qualifying campaign with the winning goal against Austria, before inspiring another crucial win with the assist for Hal Robson-Kanu in Moldova on Tuesday night.