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Liverpool ace Harry Wilson wanted by Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard

Former Reds chief battles Kop legend and Rangers supremo for the Wales wideman who is also wanted by Hull and Norwich

Wales winger Harry Wilson is wanted by Celtic and Rangers after loan spells with Crewe and Hull

Brendan Rodgers is taking on Steven Gerrard in a bid to sign Liverpool’s Welsh wizard Harry Wilson.

Rodgers has asked his old club to let him have attacker Wilson on loan at for the season.

 Liverpool and Wales winger Harry Wilson is wanted by Celtic and Rangers after shining on loan with Crewe and Hull
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Liverpool and Wales winger Harry Wilson is wanted by Celtic and Rangers after shining on loan with Crewe and HullCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Gerrard is already in for Wilson, one of the first players he tried to do a deal for when he took charge at .

Liverpool are considering all inquiries and will demand rental fees are paid if Wilson does not play enough.

Gerrard wants Wilson in as soon as possible for the European campaign but knows he may have to wait for an answer.

But now Rodgers has joined the chase the battle is on and Liverpool face a dilemma as their old boss and skipper scuffle for their babe.

 Brendan Rodgers hopes to beat his former Liverpool pal Steven Rodgers to the loan signing of Anfield starlet Harry Wilson
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Brendan Rodgers hopes to beat his former Liverpool pal Steven Rodgers to the loan signing of Anfield starlet Harry WilsonCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
 New Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hopes to lure Wales wideman Harry Wilson
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New Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hopes to lure Wales wideman Harry WilsonCredit: PA:Press Association

Hull City and Norwich City also want Wilson on loan and are prepared to take him and play him to avoid any potential cash penalties.

Meanwhile, Kop chief Jurgen Klopp has signed Chelsea starlet Isaac Christie-Davies.

The English midfielder helped the Blues win the FA Youth Cup in 2015 and 2016.


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But Liverpool stepped in after it was clear he would not agree a new Stamford Bridge contract this summer.

Christie-Davies follows fellow 20-year-old Dominic Solanke, who made the same move 14 months ago.

Former Vitesse loanee Solanke has since fought his way to the fringes of a regular role at Anfield and also helped England to Under-20 World Cup glory.

 Championship clubs Hull City and Norwich are also in for Harry Wilson, who has yet to make a first-team breakthrough at Liverpool
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Championship clubs Hull City and Norwich are also in for Harry Wilson, who has yet to make a first-team breakthrough at LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers have gone from star player and manager at Anfield to rival bosses in ScotlandCredit: PA:Press Association
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