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Liverpool youngster Sepp van den Berg wanted by FOUR Championship clubs - with Watford, Burnley, Blackburn and Sheffield United keen to take the centre half on loan

Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is the subject of loan interest from a host of Championship clubs.

The 20-year-old centre back is set to leave Anfield on a temporary basis before the transfer deadline.

Watford, Burnley, Blackburn and Sheffield United are among the clubs vying for his signature.

Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg (right) is wanted on loan by several Championship clubs
The centre back, 20, spent last season on loan at Preston and wants more first-team football

Van den Berg has spent the last 18 months on loan at Preston - but is now poised for a move to a rival Championship side.

When asked about his interest in Van den Berg, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany replied: 'We're talking about another club's player.