By contrast, much was expected of Ben Doak last term only for injury to ruin the winger's campaign and, eventually, his hopes of playing at Euro 2024. A season where he can gain regular minutes at Championship level or above would be ideal.
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Left-back duo Owen Beck and Luke Chambers both profited from loan spells at Dundee and Wigan respectively last season and will most likely go out again. Beck, 22 in August, perhaps has one more temporary stint before a decision is made on his long-term future, although there is scope for involvement during pre-season for the pair.
Harvey Davies, the 20-year-old goalkeeper, had a good temporary stay at Crewe Alexandra last term while midfielder Dominic Corness was a regular in the Swiss League with Yverdon before injury. Defender James Norris and Luca Stephenson both had loans at Tranmere Rovers and Barrow last season and would most likely be loaned once more, while 19-year-old left-back Calum Scanlon, who made his first-team debut last season, may need senior minutes down the leagues after an injury-affected season.
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Sepp van den Berg has already made it clear he wants to leave Liverpool after a successful loan spell in the Bundesliga with Mainz, who want to sign the centre-back on a permanent basis. Other clubs are also courting the Dutchman but must reach the Reds' asking price of around £20million.
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Viteszslav Jaros impressed when on loan at Sturm Graz for the second half of last season in winning the league and cup double in Austria and is unlikely to want to return to U21 football, particularly having been called up to the Czech Republic squad for the ongoing Euros. Liverpool could decide to elevate the 22-year-old to second or third choice depending on how the goalkeeping situation with Caoimhin Kelleher and Adrian pans out. Otherwise, Jaros may be primed for a transfer should he not agree to another loan.
Neither Rhys Williams nor Billy Koumetio have enjoyed successful loan spells of late and, having not featured for the Liverpool first team in recent years, a permanent exit would perhaps suit all parties.
Finally, Anderson Arroyo still has another year left on his contract having signed an extension in 2022. But approaching 25 years of age and having had eight different loan moves, the time is ripe for a permanent departure of a player who joined the Reds more than six years ago but hasn't been able to feature due to work permit issues.
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