The skilful England midfielder has made only five starts all season as Liverpool pushed Manchester City all the way in the chase for the Premier League title.

But Express Sport understands that the 31-year-old fears he has no future at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp – and has told friends he would welcome a move back to the South Coast.

Lallana graduated through the youth ranks at Southampton but was snapped up by Liverpool for £25million in 2014.

But hamstring and groin injuries have blighted his progress last term and this, and Lallana has only managed 16 first-team appearances this season, after 13 last year.

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