Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has ruled out the possibility of James McConnell leaving on loan in the January transfer window. McConnell was handed his first start in the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.

Arne Slot is set to make a U-turn on transfer plans after Liverpool's defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds headed to the Netherlands knowing that a top-two finish in the first phase of this season's Champions League was already secured.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club are already working on strengthening in the summer transfer window but insists he is happy with his squad.