John Henry Will Not Weaken 'Liverpool' Squad

Liverpool's new owner John Henry has revealed that he has no plans to sell the club's top players.

It has been a poor start to the season for Liverpool, who currently find themselves in the relegation zone, and there has been talk of likes of Fernando Torres and goalkeeper Pepe Reina possibly leaving the club.

Speaking to the club's website Henry said: "I can reassure our supporters that we have no intention of allowing the team to be weakened going forward.

"We intend to build on the strength of the current squad, not undermine it."

"Stories about our top players leaving are destructive and unwarranted but we realise this kind of speculation is also common.

Torres was surrounded in transfer speculation over the summer when Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League, but the striker has been struggling for form in recent weeks.

This Reina was believed to have caught the eye of Alex Ferguson and he is rumoured to be the possible replacement for Edwin Van Der Sar, although Roy Hodgson hit out yesterday claiming that the goalkeeper wasn't for sale.

And John Henry also hinted that manager Hodgson would have money when the transfer window opens again in January.

"We have recently read stories about our intentions for the forthcoming January transfer window and have a sense of humour about this type of inevitable speculation.

"As everyone knows we are new to English football, but not to sport, and we are studying all options. Opportunities and value will drive spending in January and in the future.

"Our clear focus from day one of our ownership has been - and will be - to improve the club and focus on what it will take to put Liverpool FC consistently in a position to challenge for trophies.

"We intend to build this club the right way."

Liverpool enjoyed a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers and will be looking to capitalise on that win this weekend when they face Bolton at the Reebok.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw