Liverpool have confirmed that both Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano will be staying at the club, despite rumours that the pair were set to leave Anfield for Spain.
Alonso has recently been heavily linked with a big money move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, with the midfielder said to be one of Madrid president Florentino Perez's top transfer targets this summer.
Meanwhile, Alonso's Anfield team-mate Mascherano has been the subject of a proposed move to Madrid's arch rivals Barcelona, with manager Pep Guardiola set to offer the Reds around £30 million for the Argentine's services.
However, both players have been told by the Reds that they will be staying at Anfield, and despite recent media reports, the club say no offers had been made for either player.
A statement on the club's official website reads:
"Despite repeated media speculation on the futures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano, Liverpool has received no official approach or offer from any club regarding the players.
"Neither is for sale and furthermore Liverpool has no interest in the long list of Spanish based players being linked with a move to Anfield as part of any deal."
Both players are viewed as vital in Liverpool's quest for a first Premier League trophy, and should have a significant part to play in next season's campaign.
Alonso has recently been heavily linked with a big money move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, with the midfielder said to be one of Madrid president Florentino Perez's top transfer targets this summer.
Meanwhile, Alonso's Anfield team-mate Mascherano has been the subject of a proposed move to Madrid's arch rivals Barcelona, with manager Pep Guardiola set to offer the Reds around £30 million for the Argentine's services.
However, both players have been told by the Reds that they will be staying at Anfield, and despite recent media reports, the club say no offers had been made for either player.
A statement on the club's official website reads:
"Despite repeated media speculation on the futures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano, Liverpool has received no official approach or offer from any club regarding the players.
"Neither is for sale and furthermore Liverpool has no interest in the long list of Spanish based players being linked with a move to Anfield as part of any deal."
Both players are viewed as vital in Liverpool's quest for a first Premier League trophy, and should have a significant part to play in next season's campaign.
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