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Cameron Brannagan believes a spell away from Liverpool this season would boost his long-term ambitions to become an Anfield regular.

A proposed loan move to Wigan Athletic collapsed last week after they couldn't agree to the Reds' demands about playing time for the young midfielder.

Liverpool insist on a clause that states there will be financial penalties if a youngster on loan doesn't play in 75% of the matches he's available for.

However, Brannagan is still expected to depart before the season starts with a host of Championship clubs keen to secure his services.

The 20-year-old Academy gradate, who made nine appearances last season, is highly rated by Jurgen Klopp.

However, following the arrival of new signings Marko Grujic and Gini Wijnaldum – coupled with the absence of European football in 2016/17 – his opportunities would be limited if he remained with the Reds this term.

“I can see the benefits of a loan,” Brannagan told the ECHO.

“If I'm not going to get regular game time here, I'd love the experience of what it's like because that's something I've not done before.

“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.

“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.

“We'll see what the manager wants to do with me. It's still early days. Jurgen will come and speak to me about that when he feels it's the right time.”

A tight hamstring kept Brannagan out of the friendly win over Huddersfield last week but he's ready for Wednesday night's International Champions Cup clash with Chelsea in Pasadena.

“I was out for three or four days but I'm fine now and available,” he added.

“The tour has been good so far. It's hard work at the minute but everyone is enjoying it.

“There's been a lot of running in the mornings and a lot of work on shape in the afternoons.

“I am just working on getting fit for the start of the season. I'll keep working hard and try to impress the manager.”