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Would Nottingham Forest be better off targeting Ben Woodburn’s Liverpool teammate?

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge (R) is congratulated by teammate Harry Wilson after his first goal against Sydney FC during their end-of-season friend...
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Harry Wilson is the Liverpool youngster that Nottingham Forest should be taking a serious look at.

l25 celebrates scoring their teams second goal during the Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Athletic Club at Aviva Stadium on August 5, 2017 in Dublin, Ireland.

Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn is expected to be hot property in the January transfer window after Jurgen Klopp made him available for loan, according to the Daily Mail.

The Daily Mail reports that Huddersfield Town, managed by Klopp’s close friend David Wagner, are interested in taking the 18-year-old but that a move to the Championship is more likely.

Sunderland seem a natural destination as they are managed by Chris Coleman, who gave Woodburn his international debut for Wales on which he scored after only 261 seconds.

Chris Coleman manager of Sunderland during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Reading at Stadium of Light on December 2, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

The Nottingham Post have touted Nottingham Forest as a possible option for the teenager because they understand that Mark Warburton is looking to improve his forward line next month.

However, the Tricky Trees would be better off looking at Woodburn’s Liverpool teammate Harry Wilson, who has turned down a new contract at Anfield, as The Sun reports.

Wilson has become frustrated at not being phased into Klopp’s first-team squad despite scoring 11 goals and assisting 10 more for Liverpool’s Under-23s this campaign.

Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal with team mate Harry Wilson during the International Friendly match between Sydney FC and Liverpool FC at ANZ Stadium on May 24,...

The 20-year-old will be champing at the bit to play first-team football and presents less of a gamble than Woodburn, whose may not be ready for the demanding Championship schedule.

Like Woodburn, Wilson has already gained full international recognition for Wales, but is a more prolific goalscorer, which is what Forest require rather than another tricky wide player.

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