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22-year-old Liverpool starlet moves closer to Rangers deal
TL;DR
A 22-year-old Liverpool starlet is nearing a deal with Rangers. Liverpool faces a decision regarding this homegrown talent amid mixed loan performances this season.
Key points
- 22-year-old Liverpool starlet moving closer to Rangers deal
- Liverpool faces a decision on homegrown talent
- Mixed performances from loaned players this season
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22-year-old Liverpool starlet moves closer to Rangers deal
Liverpool will soon have a decision to make over one of their homegrown stars.
Itâs fair to say itâs been a mixed bag this season for the players the Reds sent out on loan. The likes of James McConnell and Lewis Koumas fared badly in the first half of the season while Harvey Elliott and Kostas Tsimikas have been struggling.
But there is one success story.
Luca Stephenson, 22, has again been impressive on loan at Dundee United. Having spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Tannadice the midfielder-cum-right-back signed a new deal at Anfield last summer before heading back north of the border.
The former Sunderland trainee has again enjoyed a brilliant stint - even captaining Jim Goodwinâs side for one league fixture.
Rangers want deal for Luca Stephenson
Alas his season is now also at an end due to a hamstring injury and the off-season will bring uncertainty.
Arne Slot may opt to integrate Stephenson into the first-team picture - having ignored calls to bring him back early from his loan in January.
Q&A
What is the age of the Liverpool player moving to Rangers?
The player is 22 years old.
Which Liverpool starlet is close to joining Rangers?
The article does not specify the name of the Liverpool starlet.
How have Liverpool's loaned players performed this season?
Liverpool's loaned players have had mixed performances, with some struggling significantly.
