Liverpool have rejected loan offers for Sheyi Ojo from fellow Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Burnley, as well as Championship club Middlesbrough as they look to hang on to the in-demand youngster, according to a report on the Express.
The young winger has been subject to loan offers from all three clubs but the Liverpool Echo claims that the Merseyside club turned down all three approaches as manager Jurgen Klopp is still unsure about whether he will need him in the upcoming season.
Speaking about his position at Liverpool in March, he said: “My work ethic’s probably been the best it’s ever been since I’ve been playing football, which is obviously a positive.
“I’m more direct when I get the ball like the manager wants me to be. So hopefully I’m heading in the right direction.”
The German manager wants the young English winger to report for pre-season training before deciding on his short-term future.
One thing confirmed is that Liverpool do not want to sell Ojo on a permanent basis as they see a bright future for the player at Anfield.
Ojo is in high-demand after his stunning performances for the England national team on their road to the U20 World Cup success recently. He was watched at the tournament by all three teams who were impressed with what they saw and are now pursuing him.
A loan deal is still possible but this will be decided further into the transfer window as Klopp gets his squad in shape for a challenging season. Ojo has previously been on loan to Wigan and Wolves and may now find himself getting game time in the English top flight should he be loaned out.
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