Bolton Wanderers winger Lee Chung-Yong will not be swapping the Trotters for Liverpool in the summer, according to his agent.
The South Korean has been linked with the Reds in reports in his homeland, with the Merseysiders said to be keen to exploit the commercial potential of signing such a well-known Asian player.
Dong-A Ilbo claimed that the player was being linked with Liverpool in the wake of the Merseysiders having concluded a sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered Bank, as they look to boost revenue streams in the Far East.
However, a spokesperson from TI Sports, Lee's representatives, quelled talk of a possible switch.
"I never received the offer from Liverpool, there was absolutely no contact. Speculation about the future is not helpful," he told reporters.
"[The link is] in a word, absurd. Liverpool did not have any discussion.
"Next season will be a lot easier [for Lee], but there is still much to learn in terms of player development.
"Lee wants to be a regular at Bolton next season, this is important [for him]. It is important that Bolton stay in the Premier League, that is the biggest objective."
TI Sports also confirmed that talks are in the pipeline at Bolton about a new contract for the winger following a steady season at the Reebok for him.
Lee joined Bolton from FC Seoul for a reported £2.2 million in summer 2009 and has hit five goals so far this season.
The South Korean has been linked with the Reds in reports in his homeland, with the Merseysiders said to be keen to exploit the commercial potential of signing such a well-known Asian player.
Dong-A Ilbo claimed that the player was being linked with Liverpool in the wake of the Merseysiders having concluded a sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered Bank, as they look to boost revenue streams in the Far East.
However, a spokesperson from TI Sports, Lee's representatives, quelled talk of a possible switch.
"I never received the offer from Liverpool, there was absolutely no contact. Speculation about the future is not helpful," he told reporters.
"[The link is] in a word, absurd. Liverpool did not have any discussion.
"Next season will be a lot easier [for Lee], but there is still much to learn in terms of player development.
"Lee wants to be a regular at Bolton next season, this is important [for him]. It is important that Bolton stay in the Premier League, that is the biggest objective."
TI Sports also confirmed that talks are in the pipeline at Bolton about a new contract for the winger following a steady season at the Reebok for him.
Lee joined Bolton from FC Seoul for a reported £2.2 million in summer 2009 and has hit five goals so far this season.
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