Riise rumours rejected

Norwegian set to remain at Anfield

Last updated: 28th January 2008

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Riise: Staying at Anfield

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John Arne Riise's agent has rejected talk linking the player with a move away from Liverpool.

Premier League rivals Newcastle and Aston Villa have been linked with the Norwegian international in recent weeks.

Riise's future at Anfield has been the subject of intense speculation as he has failed to hold down a regular place in Rafa Benitez's starting XI this season.

However, Riise's representative Jan Kvalheim says although clubs may be interested in the full-back, the player is going nowhere.

Staying put

"There are probably a lot of teams thinking about making a bid but nothing will happen," Kvalheim told Nettavisen.

"He has got one-and-a-half years left on his contract.

"It hasn't been an issue or important that he is sold in the transfer window - it is only journalists in England and Norway that are speculating."