Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has admitted that it could be difficult for the club to keep hold of experienced playmaker Gary McAllister, with first team chances limited for the player.

McAllister, who's contract is up for renewal this summer could leave the club on a free transfer, and talk is of the ex-Scotland International making a return to Leicester City in a player/coach role.

With Micky Adams taking over, a reshuffle of the coaching staff is likely in the summer and McAllister would be an excellent addition to the club's staff.

McAllister would be an ideal player for City in the Division One, players with obvious skill and passing is likely to excel. Macca could do a similar job to that of Garry Parker when Leicester were last in Division One.

An area in which Leicester have seriously been lacking is that of a player who can get the ball down and spray passes all over the park, with the exception of possibly Izzet. Mixing experience with youth was of course one of Martin O'Neill's most prominent traits.

Houllier told Ananova.com, "Macca knows the clock is ticking and it may be time to move on".

The move would cost Leicester nothing, and the club would be getting a wealth of experience, and the small matter of an exceptional footballer.

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