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Jurgen Klopp is ready to hand Harry Wilson the chance to be a part of the long-term future at Liverpool.

The Wales international enjoyed a fine season on loan at Derby County, finishing the Championship campaign with 15 goals in 40 appearances for Frank Lampard's Rams.

Wilson's performances were a big factor in Derby's push to the playoff final where they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa at Wembley last month.

The 22-year-old will be rewarded for his excellent campaign with an opportunity to stake a claim in Klopp's Champions League-winning squad for the new season.

Liverpool have eight friendlies lined up alongside the Community Shield and Super Cup between July 11 and the start of the Premier League season on August 9 and Wilson will be afforded ample time to prove himself.

The ECHO understands the Reds have fielded several inquiries over the availability of the Welshman, but Klopp wants to run the rule over the versatile attacker before making a decision on his future.

In the current market, Liverpool feel they can fetch at least £25million for Wilson, should they decide his football lies away from Anfield over the next two months.

James Maddison's £22m move from Norwich to Leicester 12 months ago is being held up as the reason for the valuation of Wilson, with sporting director Michael Edwards and his team believing the Reds forward to be worth more.

Edwards' reputation has soared among supporters in recent years for his ability to extract maximum value for players the club deem surplus to requirements, and the influential sporting director won't budge below that valuation.

Wilson, who netted 18 goals in all competitions for Derby, only signed a new five-year contract with the Reds 11 months ago which preserved his value and suggested his career remained firmly at Anfield.

Klopp had Wilson's performances fed back to him by Liverpool loan pathways manager Julian Ward throughout the course of last season and the Reds manager has kept in touch with his player via text messages.

However, the Liverpool boss is keen to get a closer look at former Under-23 captain Wilson before making a definitive decision either way this transfer window.

Klopp's stance means the club are yet to place an actual price tag on the former Derby loanee and the player himself has privately indicated his desire to establish himself in the squad.

Speaking earlier this season, Wilson made it clear he sees himself as a Liverpool footballer, long term, citing fellow loanee Mason Mount's situation with parent club Chelsea.

He said in February: "The main focus this season is to get promoted with Derby.

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"But Mason’s goal is to play for Chelsea and my goal is to play for Liverpool.

"I have always felt like a Liverpool player. Everything is going along the right path."

Wilson, who has previously enjoyed a loan spell with Hull City, was the subject of interest from several other Championship clubs and Scottish giants Celtic, before moving to Derby.