Steven Gerrard 'open' to returning to Liverpool on loan

Steven Gerrard has suggested that he would consider returning to Liverpool on loan at some stage when he permanently signs for MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy.

The 34-year-old has agreed to join the American club at the end of the season when he calls time on his 25-year Liverpool career.

In the United States, the regular season runs from March to October and the playoffs take place between November and December, which means that Gerrard could be loaned to a European club in the winter.

"I've not even thought about the possibility of a loan," Gerrard told the Liverpool Echo. "I've not had that conversation with anyone. I can't rule it out, but I can't confirm it would happen either.

"What I can say is that I'd love to be able to come back and train with the lads to keep my fitness levels up. Whether that could lead to playing for the club again I don't know. That wouldn't be my decision. You'd have to ask others that question."

Gerrard joined Liverpool when he was eight years old.