Monday, June 07, 2010

Hiddink And Rijkaard Rule Out Reds

The agent of Turkey manager Guus Hiddink has dismissed reports linking the Dutchman with the vacacy at Liverpool.



Rafa Benitez left the Reds post on Thursday by mutual consent after six years at the helm.



But, Cees van Nieuwenhuizen told BBC Sport that former Chelsea boss Hiddink would not be turning his back on Turkey having only recently taken up the post.



"Guus has shown over the years that he is loyal to agreements that he signed," Van Nieuwenhuizen said. "There is no reason why he would change such behaviour.



"Guus just started two weeks ago in Turkey and as much as he likes the Premier League and as much as he respects Liverpool as a legendary club with a great future ahead, a switch would be hardly doable.



"I know, never say never and especially in football this is true, but for me this is an impossible thought."



BBC Sport also spoke to representatives of both Croatia manager Slaven Bilic and former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard.



Bilic's agent and brother Domagoj admitted the Liverpool job was appealing, saying: "An offer has not come - not yet anyway - so we will not discuss it. But if any offer does come we will of course discuss it."



Rijkaard's agent Perry Overmeers was less enthusiastic, however, saying that his client would honour his current deal with Turkish side Galatasaray.



"Rumours linking Frank to Liverpool are just that, rumours," Overmeers said.



"Frank is the type of person who likes to fulfil his obligations and he has one year left on his contract with Galatasaray."



Sky Sports sources also understand that Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has emerged as a shock contender to take over at Anfield.



Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish and managing director Christian Purslow have been charged with the task of identifying and selecting a replacement.



Dalglish knows Redknapp well having brought his son Jamie to Anfield in January 1991 when he was at the helm of the five-time European champions and the two families have been close ever since.

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