Pepe Reina Doesn't Want Liverpool Exit

Pepe Reina has denied that he want to leave Liverpool in January or at the end of the season.

The goalkeeper signed a new deal earlier in 2010, which would keep him at Anfield for another six years, but it was believed he was unhappy with the club's start to the season.

Liverpool found themselves in the relegation zone after a string of poor performances but despite the rumours Reiner has assured fans that he is committed to the club.

He told the club's website: It is completely untrue.

"I have not told the manager that I wish to leave in January, or at any other time. It is important our fans know this.

"I have a long-term contract at Liverpool and I am fully committed to the club."

Manchester United and Arsenal were just two of the clubs rumoured to be interested in Reina but the Spaniard has revealed that he is happy with the direction the club is going in after meeting new owner John Henry.

"Our new owner [John W Henry] met me and some of the other players last week and I was very happy with what he told me.

"The entire squad and staff are working very hard to get us back competing at the top of the table. We will not be distracted by inaccurate media speculation."

However Liverpool's form is on the up and shot up the table when they beat league leaders Chelsea 2-0 at the weekend.

But they were unable to see off Wigan in midweek and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Liverpool are back in action tomorrow as they travel to Stoke.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw