Steven Gerrard will have first refusal on any youngsters Liverpool are considering loaning out north of the border.

The Rangers boss has already taken Reds midfielder Ovie Ejaria on a season-long loan and snapped up full-back Jon Flanagan on a free transfer.

Ben Woodburn and Dominic Solanke have also been linked with a temporary move to Ibrox, but Jurgen Klopp intends to keep those players on board in the short-term and give them opportunities to shine in the pre-season friendlies.

Gerrard's close bond with Liverpool will ensure that Rangers aren't beaten to loan signings they want by any of their domestic rivals. The Reds know their rising talent would be in safe hands under the guidance of the Kop icon, who impressed at the Academy as under-18s coach before taking the leap into management.

Former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has tried and failed to take Harry Wilson on a season-long loan to Celtic.

Liverpool were concerned about the Scottish champions' use of loan signings from Premier League clubs last season when Manchester City's Patrick Roberts and Chelsea's Charly Musonda found their game time limited.

Klopp has yet to make a decision on Wilson with the Welsh winger set to be given the chance to force his way into the manager's plans in pre-season.

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However, if he is loaned out he will remain in England. Liverpool have already received approaches from a dozen Championship clubs.