Lallana is said to have told friends he is open to a return to the south coast, where he graduated through the Southampton academy and became a local hero. Saints boss Ralph Hassenhuttl is planning a summer clear out at St Marys, after saving the club from relegation. (Image: Action Images via Reuters)Benali said: "It’s a difficult situation for him to get back in the [Liverpool] team. “But what would be the tough thing is would the supporters welcome players [like Lallana] back to the club? “It’s a relationship between the two clubs that has certainly spiked the nerves of Southampton fans with a lot of our top players leaving for Liverpool."

Source: Daily Mirror May 18, 2019 12:28 UTC