Harry Wilson has confirmed his desire to return to Liverpool and play for the club but feels he deserves a move elsewhere this summer if he can't secure a place in Jurgen Klopp's side following his hat-trick heroics for Cardiff City.
The Bluebirds ran out 4-0 winners against Birmingham in their Championship clash on Saturday afternoon, with the Reds loanee turning out a perfect 10 performance.
It's likely to be his penultimate appearance for the South Wales club before he his due to head back to Merseyside at the expiration of his temporary spell.
After playing a starring role in his current sides impressive win, he was asked about his playing future and possible involvement in the delayed EURO 2020 tournament,
Wales Online reports that following the game, Wilson said he feels he is good enough to break into Klopp's team but if the manager can't find space for him, then he believes he deserves a transfer this summer.
Here's every word Wilson said.
Mick McCarthy said you're good enough to compete at Liverpool, is that how you feel?
Harry Wilson: "Obviously it’s always been my aim to get into the Liverpool team and play for the club I’ve been at since I was eight.
"But you know the quality Liverpool have got, the famous front three. I feel I’m good enough to be in that squad. I’d like to think I could go in there and add something different.
"I’ve always been confident in my ability and, playing with the players in that team, I feel it would help me with my game. But that’s out of my hands.
"That’s up to the manager there to make those decisions but I’m fully focused on finishing the season with Cardiff and playing at the Euros with Wales.
"I’m determined to have a good tournament there and, if it’s not with Liverpool, I’m determined to get a move.
"I feel I deserve to play at the highest level I can."
Q. A huge summer ahead then for you?
HW: "Yeah, it is. I feel this season I was desperate to get out and play to make sure I was in the best physical condition I could be in heading into this summer because I knew how big it could be.
"I’ve had the game-time here at Cardiff. I’m double figures for assists and I’ve got seven goals, so my numbers are OK but could be better.
"Heading into the summer, I feel I’m in great shape and it’s up to me now to show to those teams that I deserve a move."
Q. What have you learned about your game this season?
HW: "I've really enjoyed it. As long as I'm playing I'm happy.
"I've had to adapt my game because the way we've played here has been different to what I'm used to.
"But it was up to me to adapt my game and make sure I can help the team.
"My assists this year have been better than previous years. Although maybe my goals haven't been as much, I've helped the team in different ways.
"My off-the-ball work has definitely got better throughout the season.
"Obviously disappointing that before the international break we were in a fantastic position to go and charge for the play-offs. But since then the results haven't been as good as what we've wanted.
"But the season as a whole, especially the second half, we have played some good stuff at times.
"It's disappointing we couldn't make that play-off charge throughout the whole season."
Q. How much contact have you had with Liverpool throughout the season?
HW: "It's more the loan guy. Julian Ward is the loan guy and I'm in regular contact with him. The sports science guys on a physical level, they're always in touch.
"There is always dialogue between the two clubs and myself and Liverpool, but when I am here I am fully focused on Cardiff.
"They are the team I am here for and want to do well for and give my all for.
"Once the season is finished I will speak to Liverpool. I will always want to go back and play for them.
"But if that's not going to be the case then I am hoping that after my performances in the summer I'll be able to get the move I feel I deserve."
