LIVERPOOL youngster Sheyi Ojo is set to join French side Stade Reims on a loan deal for the rest of the season, according to reports.
The 21-year-old has made 13 appearances in all for the Reds but sees a move abroad as his best chance of development, say the Mirror.
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Sheyi Ojo is set to join Ligue 1 side Stade Reims on a season-long loan
Ojo joined Liverpool from MK Dons at the age of 14 and helped Fulham get promoted to the Premier League last season.
He made 24 appearances in all for the Cottagers and scored four goals along the way.
The winger has had loan spells at Wigan and Wolves in the past but can experience the French top flight with Reims, who won promotion last year.
The European transfer deadline falls on Friday. Stoke were previously keen on Ojo but nothing came of it.
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Ojo feels a move to France will help his development
Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp said earlier this month that Ojo going on loan was a “no-brainer” as a lack of game time at Liverpool was limiting his growth.
The England Under-20 World Cup winner was given the chance to shine in Liverpool’s pre-season.
And he did score a penalty in the 4-1 win over Manchester United in Michigan.
But that is unlikely to translate into a period in the first team and he is expected to be one of several players who finalise loan deals.
Lazar Markovic and Pedro Chirivella are likely to go out the door on loans.
And Divock Origi’s future is still to be decided.
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