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Liverpool owner Henry rules out sale of Torres or Reina

ESPNsoccernet staff
October 29, 2010
Pepe Reina is seen as a future Liverpool captain © PA Photos
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Liverpool co-owner John Henry is adamant that the club will not consider selling any of their star players in January, despite speculation regarding Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina.

It has been reported that both Spain internationals are considering leaving Anfield when the January transfer window opens, having become disillusioned by a poor start to the season under manager Roy Hodgson.

However, Henry has responded forcefully to such reports and claims none of the club's best players are poised to leave.

"We have recently read stories about our intentions for the forthcoming January transfer window and have a sense of humour about this type of inevitable speculation," Henry told the club's official website. "As everyone knows we are new to English football, but not to sport, and we are studying all options. Opportunities and value will drive spending in January and in the future.

"Our clear focus from day one of our ownership has been - and will be - to improve the club and focus on what it will take to put Liverpool FC consistently in a position to challenge for trophies. We intend to build this club the right way.

"Stories about our top players leaving are destructive and unwarranted but we realise that this kind of speculation is also common.

"We intend to build on the strength of the current squad, not undermine it. And I can reassure our supporters that we have no intention of allowing the team to be weakened going forward."

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