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New fling?

Liverpool striker Danny Ings celebrates Reds return by taking a stroll with mystery blonde through Manchester centre with mystery blonde

Anfield striker made his long-awaited comeback against Derby in Tuesday night's 3-0 win at the iPRO Stadium

Toby Gannon

Published: 10:27, 22 Sep 2016
Updated: 14:00, 22 Sep 2016

Danny Ings walks hand-in-hand with his possible new girlfriend through Manchester

DANNY INGS celebrated his return to Liverpool's first team by taking a stroll through Manchester with a mystery blonde.

The former Burnley striker comfortably walked through Salford's Media City on Wednesday morning, hand-in-hand with his pretty companion.

Danny Ings walks through Manchester hand-in-hand with a mystery blonde — Danny Ings walks through Manchester hand-in-hand with a mystery blondeCredit: Xposure

Danny Ings' companion gazes into the Liverpool striker's eyes during their stroll — Danny Ings' companion gazes into the Liverpool striker's eyes during their strollCredit: Xposure

Ings, who is believed to have split with long-term girlfriend Ellis Duke, looked relaxed in a brown hoodie, black cap and white shoes, while the unknown woman sported a white top, tanned skirt and black, leather jacket.

In one picture the £8million forward's possible new flame is seen happily gazing into his eyes from the side with a grin on her face.

Ings, 24, made his Reds comeback against Derby in their EFL Cup 3-0 win on Tuesday, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute in place on Philippe Coutinho.

Danny Ings made his Liverpool return on Tuesday against Derby in the EFL Cup — Danny Ings made his Liverpool return on Tuesday against Derby in the EFL CupCredit: Reuters

Danny Ings challenges Derby's Cyrus Christie for the ball during Tuesday's clash — Danny Ings challenges Derby's Cyrus Christie for the ball during Tuesday's clashCredit: Getty Images

Danny Ings must compete with the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane, Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi for a place in Liverpool's starting XI — Danny Ings must compete with the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane, Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi for a place in Liverpool's starting XICredit: Getty Images

He looked sharp after his lengthy injury spell but failed to get on the scoresheet against the Rams.

Ings had not played for Liverpool since last season's away Premier League draw with West Brom on May 15.

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Goals from Ragnar Klavan, Coutinho and Divock Origi saw Jurgen Klopp's side progress to the next round of the EFL Cup.

They next face Tottenham at Anfield on October 25 in the last-16 of the competition.

Ings now has to compete with Klopp's vast array of attacking options for a starting berth in the German's team.

Liverpool stormed to a 3-0 victory against Derby in the EFL Cup on Tuesday — Liverpool stormed to a 3-0 victory against Derby in the EFL Cup on TuesdayCredit: PA:Press Association

Philippe Coutinho was among the goalscorers at the iPRO Stadium on Tuesday — Philippe Coutinho was among the goalscorers at the iPRO Stadium on TuesdayCredit: Getty Images

Roberto Firmino Sadio Mane Daniel Sturridge

and Origi have all played ahead of Ings in the league this season.

Klopp warned Ings: "Danny is working hard and good, but the situation is like it is – we have a lot of strikers.

"He is close . . . what can I say? He is a wonderful boy. It's not the easiest thing when a player works really hard and then he is not involved, so of course you want to give the player something back for the unrest.

"It is not always possible – but as soon as it is possible, I will pay back."

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