Reds chief rules out star sale

Purslow makes players vow

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Reds chief rules out star sale

Gerrard and Torres: Won't be sold

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Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow insists the club will not be forced to sell their star players this summer.

An early exit from the UEFA Champions League, and the real possibility of missing out on a place in next season's competition, are set to hit Liverpool's finances hard.

That has raised fears that the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres could be sold to help raise funds.

However, Purslow has moved to reassure fans and insists those rumours are wide of the mark.

"Nothing could be further from the truth than reports which suggested the club would choose to sell its star footballers. Full stop," said Purslow.

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"The idea that we would ever wish to sell our top players is completely against the interests of this club.

"In fact our key priority since the summer has been to secure our senior players on long-term improved contracts.

"We remain of the view that our starting 11 compares with anybody in the Premier League.

"Our plan is to try and improve the team, not to be so stupid as to reduce the quality of our squad."