Wrexham are said to be keen on signing a Liverpool youngster on loan, with the Premier League champions closing in on a transfer deal which could smooth the way

Wrexham could get the green light to sign a promising Liverpool youngster on loan as the Premier League title winners edge closer to a £40million deal. The Red Dragons, who recently secured Promotion Championship are reportedly keen on snapping up Liverpool left-back Owen Beck

The 22-year-old defender, who was born in Wrexham, impressed on loan at Blackburn Rovers in the second tier this season. Beck, who is the great nephew of former Liverpool and Wrexham striker Ian Rush, established himself as Rovers’ first-choice left-back until an unfortunate injury curtailed his progress.