Owen Beck to be new Rangers star as permanent Liverpool deal lined up – Exclusive
Owen Beck could leave Liverpool this summer.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a successful campaign in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers last season, before an injury curtailed his progress in March.
Arne Slot and Co have a decision to make on whether he can make an impact on the first-team squad, be sent out on loan again, or exit permanently.
Beck tipped to make Rangers move as Liverpool exit mooted
Liverpool’s left-back situation is in a state of flux at the moment, Milos Kerkez has been signed, which leaves doubts about the futures of Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.
The young Welshman is reportedly attracting interest from Rangers and Wrexham ahead of another potential loan move away from Anfield, with the Reds keen to tie him down to a new contract before a departure is sanctioned.
David OCKOP reports the Gers want a permanent deal, but it seems like the Reds will only allow a loan exit at the current moment.
Iconic commentator Ian Darke believes that Beck is not going to make an impact with the Reds this season, so an exit makes sense.
Speaking exclusively to Liverpool News, he said: “He is quite a good prospect but you don’t really see him getting into the Liverpool first-team, do you, now they have bought Kerkez, I know Robertson is on his way.
“I don’t think he is anywhere near the first team, although if they had a couple of injuries, it might come down to him.
“I think he is a good young player, but there is a difference between good young players and players who are going to be playing in a top four team, and I don’t honestly think he would do.
“Yes (he would be good enough for Rangers), that is a different kettle of fish altogether.
“I think he would be quite a good addition for them, he is pretty direct with the ball, he runs at defences down that left side and he has got a trick or two as well, he might be a useful addition for Rangers.
“But I don’t think he is going to get in Liverpool’s team”
Beck can shine away from Liverpool
Beck is understood to be viewed as a long-term prospect on Merseyside and needs regular game time if he is to develop enough to make the first team eventually.
| Stats (Championship) | Beck |
| Matches | 24 |
| Ground duels won | 48.9% |
| Aerial duels won | 26.2% |
| Minutes played | 1,873 |
Another loan spell would be ideal, and the Ibrox outfit would be the perfect destination as it would represent a step up in quality and give Slot and Co an indication whether is ready to be a legitimate option for the Premier League champions or not.
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