Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly moving forward in their pursuit of Liverpool winger Kieran Morrison.
The 19-year-old is well thought of at Anfield and has already made two senior appearances for the club. He was recently part of their pre-season tour of the USA, picking up more senior minutes.
Wednesday were recently credited with interest in a loan deal for the versatile prodigy, who can also play in the centre of midfield.
Kieran Morrison recently went on Liverpool's pre-season tour of the USA.placeholder image
Kieran Morrison recently went on Liverpool's pre-season tour of the USA. | KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty Images
Sheffield Wednesday make progress in loan pursuit
According to The Star, Wednesday are now edging closer to getting the Northern Ireland international through the door on a season-long loan deal.
Morrison was linked with Championship clubs earlier in the summer and Middlesbrough were among those named as admirers.
He would arguably be an exciting coup for the Owls, who are eyeing promotion from the third tier of English football.
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Sheffield Wednesday eyeing more additions
Wednesday’s chairman David Storch made it clear the club are not finished in the transfer market, with sporting director Simon Wilson working to give Henrik Pedersen more “depth and optionality”.
Storch said: “Henrik continues to impress with his leadership and game management, boys responding beautifully… great group of kids. Simon busy at work rounding out the squad providing Henrik more depth and optionality.
Kieran Morrison made his senior Liverpool debut in a Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace last October.placeholder image
Kieran Morrison made his senior Liverpool debut in a Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace last October. | Dan Istitene/Getty Images
“And the fans, what can I say… came out in full force in support giving the club a big boost carrying them on to victory.”
Wednesday have made a positive start to their new era, knocking Bolton Wanderers out of the Carabao Cup and claiming a 2-1 league win away at Leyton Orient.
They are due to return to action on Thursday (August 20), facing Bradford City in a Yorkshire derby under the lights at Hillsborough.