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.

Liverpool have had a relatively quiet January transfer window but that could potentially change very soon with Arne Slot’s side linked with a host of players including an Ajax star

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 permanently signed Italy international Federico Chiesa from Juventus last summer while Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will move to Anfield next summer from Valencia

Liverpool's perfect Champions League record was ended with defeat to PSV, but a much-changed XI still gave manager Arne Slot plenty to ponder ahead of the transfer deadline

Arne Slot has confirmed Liverpool will likely make a U-turn on the immediate future of midfielder James McConnell. The 20-year-old was included in the starting lineup as Liverpool lost 3-2 to PSV Eindhoven in their final fixture of the Champions League first phase.

The Athletic have updated fans on their club's activity recently in this January transfer window and what could still happen in the final week of the window

Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League and have only spent money on one first-team addition this season