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Liverpool Youngster Calvin Ramsay Heading to Preston North End

According to a Tweet from Paul Joyce of The Times, an exciting new chapter will begin in the career of Liverpool’s promising defender, Calvin Ramsay. The 19-year-old fullback is set to ink a deal with Preston North End, after a season-long loan deal was confirmed between the Championship club and the Merseyside giants.

Ramsay will soon journey to Preston to finalise the transfer, following the go-ahead from Liverpool’s esteemed manager, Jurgen Klopp.

The choice to accept Preston’s loan offer comes after Ramsay’s rather fragmented debut season with Liverpool, punctuated by a knee surgery. Despite this, the club’s faith in the young talent remains unshaken. Klopp has reiterated his belief in Ramsay’s potential growth through regular play in the English second tier.

Ramsay joined the ranks of Liverpool in 2022 from Aberdeen, secured through an initial deal of £4m that could eventually exceed £6.5m with add-ons.

Originally signed as a backup for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ramsay managed to grace the field for two senior appearances in his debut season – one in the prestigious Champions League and another in the League Cup. In the absence or rest of Alexander-Arnold, Klopp often leaned towards seasoned players like James Milner and Joe Gomez for the right-back position.

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Preston: A Logical Move for Ramsay

The decision to loan Ramsay to Preston seems an astute one, given the Championship club’s standing and their established relationship with Liverpool. Preston had previously hosted Liverpool’s Sepp van den Berg on an 18-month loan until the summer of 2023.

Preston North End’s Deepdale Stadium is expected to be the stage of a Liverpool pre-season friendly, resulting in a delay to their first home game of the season.

Before his move to Anfield, Ramsay’s talent was acknowledged by Aberdeen as he clinched the SWFA’s young player of the season award following a standout season. Now, Liverpool and its fans eagerly await the development of this young star, in the firm belief that his future will shine as brightly as his start.

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