Liverpool plans to hold onto midfielder James McConnell on the first-team roster this season. He impressed coaching staff throughout friendly fixtures.
The club halted his proposed move after Andoni Iraola reconsidered the option on the move. That choice delivers a swift disappointment to both Leicester City and Preston North End. He stays with the group.
Jurgen Klopp previously told fans to believe in McConnell as regular playing opportunities arise for the young player. Liverpool made this call while they ready themselves for their Premier League season opener against Newcastle United.