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Ben Woodburn confirms next move after Liverpool exit and Hearts loan as he could become defender

Attacking midfielder Ben Woodburn has agreed his next transfer after time at Liverpool and loan spell with Hearts which could see him become a full-back.

The Welsh international emerged as a top talent at Liverpool but left the Merseyside club earlier this summer following 11 senior appearances. He had a loan stint at Tynecastle last season and appeared 30 times with three goals and two assists for Hearts but since then, Woodburn has been on trial at English Championship club Preston North End.

He's now penned a one-year deal with the option of another 12 months if a successful year is had at Deepdale. At the weekend, the 22-year-old netted in a 3-0 friendly win over Bamber Bridge. It's helped him earn a deal but boss Ryan Lowe has insisted he could go to full-back: "He can play in numerous positions. He can play as a ten, just off the striker, or in any of the eight positions, whether it be left or right.

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