Liverpool striker Krisztian Nemeth is apparently keen to stay on at Anfield and establish himself in the first team, according to the player's agent Tibor Pataky.
The 21-year-old has already reportedly been the subject of a £2 million offer from Italian oufit Lecce, but Pataky maintains that his client wants to succeed on Merseyside, although a short-term loan deal could be an option.
"Krisztian has a very clear opinion; he wants to stay as a Liverpool player, and his wish is to be successful as a Liverpool player, if Liverpool will give him a chance to fight," Pataky told The Liverpool Echo.
"For now he is back at [Liverpool's training ground] Melwood, he is working hard and looking forward. If he feels he will get a chance to make the jump into the first team, he will do everything he can to do so. But if not, then he is happy to go for maybe half a season to another club on loan."
Nemeth spent some of last season on loan in Greece at AEK Athens, netting three goals in 17 games.
The Greek club is believed to be interested in perhaps having the player back, whilst several Serie A clubs apart from Lecce are also rumoured to be keeping tabs on the striker.
Pataky maintains that the ultimate decision rests with Liverpool, though.
“There have been no discussions with Roy Hodgson yet, but we know a lot about the philosophy of the manager from (Fulham's Hungarian player) Zoltan Gera,” he said.
“But we must stress, first it is for Liverpool FC to decide on Krisztian's future.
“He has complete faith in the club. If they want him to return to AEK, then we will think about it. If they want him to go to one of the Italian clubs who are showing an interest, then we will think about it.
“He trusts himself of course, but he is also realistic. If Liverpool says he can fight for a first team place, then he will do so. If not, he will respect their decisions."
Nemeth is also apparently keen to continue his development at international level, with the qualifiers for Euro 2012 on the horizon.
"Of course the Hungarian national team is very important to him," Pataky insisted.
"He will now fight for a place in the squad for the Euro 2012 qualification matches."
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