Liverpool Allow Max Woltman to Earn Move Away with Oxford United Trial

Liverpool have allowed academy striker Max Woltman the opportunity to earn a move away from Anfield this summer. The 19-year-old is currently on trial with League One side Oxford United, with the versatile attacker having been given the chance to prove himself at a higher level.

Woltman’s Liverpool Career

Woltman has been on Liverpool’s books since he was seven and signed new terms last summer. Despite this, the youngster has been given permission to move away from Anfield, with little chance of a senior breakthrough at present. He was handed two outings during the 2021/22 campaign, including a dream debut off the bench against AC Milan in the Champions League.

However, since then he has remained part of the academy setup, while he also saw a frustrating loan spell with Doncaster Rovers cut short last season. Liverpool are likely to be open to keeping the youngster, but are also mindful of his prospects in the first team.

Woltman’s Trial with Oxford United

In a bid to secure a transfer, Woltman has been in regular training with Oxford United in recent days, and featured in two pre-season friendlies last week. He came off the bench in a 1-0 win over Swansea on Friday, before starting and playing the full 90 minutes as a young side lost 4-1 to Bristol City the following day.

It remains to be seen whether Woltman will have shown enough to convince the U’s hierarchy to push ahead with a deal, but the situation shows where he stands at Liverpool. The club are likely to be open to keeping him, but are also mindful of his prospects in the first team.

Other Liverpool Players Given Opportunities

Liverpool have often given those in Woltman’s position the opportunity to trial elsewhere, as was the case when Elijah Dixon-Bonner spent time with Portsmouth two years ago. However, as Dixon-Bonner’s trial showed, there is no guarantee a move will develop – the midfielder spent another year at Anfield, featuring twice at senior level, before departing on a free transfer in 2022.

In Woltman’s absence, Paul Glatzel is among those to have been given regular game time with the U21s during pre-season. The 22-year-old featured again on Tuesday as Barry Lewtas‘ side beat Blackpool 2-1 at the AXA Training Centre, midfielder Luca Stephenson scoring both goals in a 60-minute friendly.

Conclusion

Max Woltman has been given an opportunity to earn a move away from Liverpool this summer. The 19-year-old is currently on trial with League One side Oxford United, and has featured in two pre-season friendlies for them already. It remains to be seen whether Woltman will have shown enough to convince the U’s hierarchy to push ahead with a deal, but the situation shows where he stands at Liverpool.