Hearts are keen on making midfielder Ben Woodburn’s loan move from Liverpool a permanent one this summer.
The Lowdown: Productive loan spell
The Welshman joined the Scottish Premiership side on a temporary basis last summer and enjoyed a fruitful campaign away from Anfield.
Woodburn scored three goals and registered one assist in 24 league appearances, also winning one Match of the Match award from WhoScored.
It appears as though Woodburn is surplus to requirements at Liverpool, and with his contract expiring this month, he could well leave the club for good.
The Latest: Hearts want permanent deal
According to The Scotsman, Hearts manager Robbie Neilsen wants to sign the 22-year-old permanently this summer.
It is also claimed that Woodburn is ‘open’ to the idea of joining the Scottish outfit for good, having enjoyed his time there to date.
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The Verdict: Right time to leave
Woodburn is a talented young player who once threatened to be a future superstar, having become Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer of all time back in 2016.
He has been hailed as a ‘perfect’ talent by Jurgen Klopp, but despite this, now feels like the logical time for him to move on and join a new permanent club.
Woodburn is clearly no part of Liverpool’s future plans, given the number of loan spells he has had, but there is no shame in not making the grade for such a great team.
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