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KENNY DALGLISH looks set for a sensational return to Liverpool.

Current Liverpool manager Benitez wants his predecessor to play a key role in his backroom staff. And it is understood that the club have already sounded out Dalglish, who would appear responsive to a return to Liverpool where he is widely regarded as the club’s greatest ever player and was the last manager to bring the title back to Anfield.

It is believed Benitez has spoken to Dalglish and also with American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett and hopes to create a position which would make best use of the Scottish legend.

Benitez wants to give Dalglish a roving role which would see the 58-year-old divide his time between the Academy in Kirkby, Melwood and Anfield but with a emphasis on an advisorial role on youth development.

The Liverpool manager recently ordered a review of the Academy which is being headed up by former chief scout Frank McParland as he seeks to ensure that more young players of potential first team standard are produced than is currently the case.