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Owen Beck Edges Closer to Championship Return as Liverpool Finalise Loan Exit

Liverpool are preparing to sanction the temporary departure of Owen Beck, with Derby County set to complete a loan deal for the 22-year-old left-back. As reported by John Percy for The Telegraph, the Welsh defender is due to undergo a medical at Derby later this week, with a “deal agreed” between the two clubs.

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Beck, once labelled a “super talent” by Jurgen Klopp and praised by Gordon Strachan as “a great kid with wonderful personality”, now finds himself at a familiar crossroads. With Milos Kerkez arriving from Bournemouth to join Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas in Arne Slot’s squad, the pathway for Beck appears increasingly congested.

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Loan move offers route to regular minutes

The logic behind Beck’s loan is unmissable. Following a season of mixed fortunes at Blackburn under John Eustace, where he showed promise before injuries curtailed his progress, the opportunity to reunite with the same manager at Derby presents both familiarity and opportunity.

Percy wrote, “Derby are close to signing Liverpool left-back Owen Beck on loan for the season.” The move would not only reunite player and coach, but also give Beck the consistent minutes he is unlikely to find at Anfield this season.

Notably absent from the recent 5-0 friendly win over Stoke and excluded from the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, Beck’s omission is a clear marker of his current status in the senior setup. With Kerkez now added to the roster, and Robertson and Tsimikas still in place, Beck’s route into the first team is evidently blocked.

Long-term future remains intact for now

Despite the exit, there are no signs that Liverpool intend to part with Beck on a permanent basis. The decision to loan rather than sell indicates retained faith in his potential. For a player turning 23 next month, consistent game time is critical.

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Derby, aiming for a strong Championship campaign under Eustace, offer a competitive platform and a supportive environment. Beck’s ability to play progressive football from deep and contribute going forward suits Derby’s style under their new manager.

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This move feels right for all parties, but there’s also a sense of quiet anticipation from Liverpool supporters. Beck has long been considered one of the standout prospects from the Academy, and while he has not quite made the leap into consistent first-team action, there is an eagerness to see how he responds to a full Championship campaign.

Slot is clearly moving forward with Kerkez, and that spells trouble for Beck’s short-term Liverpool aspirations. But there is no bitterness here. Just a player making a mature choice, and a club that knows development sometimes requires stepping away to grow.

There’s excitement about what this Derby loan could unlock. If Beck thrives under Eustace once more, there will be fresh conversations to be had next summer. And perhaps then, a clearer route back into the fold.

Until then, it’s about showing consistency, staying fit, and proving that the “super talent” tag was never premature.