Macca to Sky Blues

McAllister played a huge role in Liverpool's domestic and European triumphs last season but is keen to take the plunge into management.

McAllister, does however appreciate that his inexperience may work against him, to counter this he has been seeking an experienced assistant. "I accept that, as a new manager, I'm going to need the right help". Motherwell boss, Eric Black was runmoured to be McAllister's first choice but Black has dismissed rumours he'll be McAllister's right hand man "Its speculation, I am manager of Motherwell and I have plenty to be getting on with".

It is understood that Liverpool will allow McAllister to leave on a free as a thank-you for his contribution during his spell at Anfield.