Jurgen Klopp has told Steven Gerrard he is welcome to return to Liverpool to train with the first-team squad, according to Sky sources.
However, Sky Sports understand reports he could again play for Liverpool are wide of the mark at the moment.
The 35-year-old is flying back to the UK on Wednesday after the end of the MLS season with LA Galaxy, who he joined in the summer after 17 years at Anfield.
Gerrard marked his MLS debut with a goal, but his campaign ended in disappointment after the Galaxy were knocked out of the play-offs by Seattle Sounders last week and speculation over his future has mounted after an interview in which he admitted he had struggled since moving to the United States.
Sky Sports News HQ reporter Ben Ransom said: "Steven Gerrard spoke to Jurgen Klopp on the phone while he was in LA but that conversation was Gerrard wishing the new Liverpool manager well," he said.
"I am told at this stage there have been no discussions about Gerrard's return as a player, but Klopp did reiterate that he was more than welcome to come to Melwood to train with the first team squad during the MLS close-season.
"I am told that meeting will happen once Gerrard is settled back in the UK. He went out to LA full of hope and expectation, but has spoken about the unexpected challenges which he has faced.
Source: skysport
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