Liverpool to seal his deal for Welsh superkid Ben Woodburn. The Hearts gaffer has targeted the 21-year-old to bolster the squad ahead of Sunday’s Premiership showdown with Aberdeen.
International Woodburn is keen to become Neilson’s fifth arrival of the summer on a loan deal from Anfield.The attacker wants the switch and a transfer is virtually over the line, but Neilson says he’s still not at this stage received a full green light from Merseyside.
Woodburn was an unused substitute for Jurgen Klopp in Liverpool’s clash against Norwich six days ago and Hearts are ready for his arrival.
But Neilson said: “We are still negotiating with them and trying to get something done. “He’s keen to come and we’re keen to get him, but he’s a Liverpool.
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