Liverpool are in the market to add to their squad, but work is being done behind the scenes to find loan moves for their youngsters.
In terms of their midfield, Trey Nyoni is set to be part of their first team and play a big role this season after impressing Andoni Iraola in pre-season.
Curtis Jones could leave amid interest from Inter Milan, which would make Liverpool a bit light in the centre of the park.
And now, it appears as if Iraola has one eye on his options, which is why the Reds have pulled the plug on James McConnell’s loan move to Preston North End.
Liverpool want to keep James McConnell
Vital Football report that the Reds have now decided to keep him despite agreeing to loan him to Preston last week.
McConnell is believed to have impressed Iraola in pre-season, which has led to a dramatic change of heart for the Spaniard to keep him.
The young midfielder made a massive impression under Jurgen Klopp and also got his club debut under the German, after which he was loaned out to Ajax.
It didn’t work out for him in Germany, but he has endeared himself to the new manager, so he might have a future at Anfield after all.
