Liverpool plans to hold onto midfielder James McConnell in their main squad this season. He impressed coaching staff during warm-up matches.
The club called off his planned transfer after Andoni Iraola changed his mind on the move. That choice delivers a swift disappointment to both Leicester City and Preston North End. He remains part of the group.
Jurgen Klopp once asked fans to trust McConnell as regular playing opportunities arise for the promising talent. Liverpool took this step while they gear up for their Premier League season opener against Newcastle United.