Liverpool have hit a stumbling block in their reported pursuit of Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas, after the Peruvian revealed that he is content with life at the club.
As reported by talkSPORT, Vargas has been increasingly linked with the Merseysiders for a number of months, and was expected to complete a move this summer, after he was told to find a new club.
The 28 year-old has enjoyed a successful spell with the Viola, but has recently been informed that he no longer features in the club's long term plans.
Vargas was linked with a £5 million switch to fellow Serie A side Genoa, but this was put on ice, after the club refused to meet Fiorentina's valuation.
Liverpool, who continue to be linked with the wide man, were thought to be in the driving seat for his signature, until he commented that he will remain at the Stadio Artemio Franchi for the foreseeable future.
"I am training with Fiorentina and hope to stay here. I don't know what my future will be,” Vargas is quoted as saying.
His stance is a fresh blow to new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers' plans to add more natural width to his inherited side.
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