Liverpool Transfer News: Pepe Reina To Stay At Anfield, Claims Agent

by Joseph Dempsey

according to the player's agent. Manuel Garcia Quilon insists his client will not swap Merseyside for Naples or any other club, and that the 30-year old is not seeking a move away. The Spaniard had been linked with a return to the Nou Camp, where he began his playing career as a youth in 1988 before breaking into the senior side in 2000. Barcelona may be on the lookout for a new shot-stopper this summer if, as expected, incumbent No.1 keeper Victor Valdes leaves. But they will have to look elsewhere according to Quilon - as will Napoli, who's manager Rafa Benitez is a big admirer of Reina and knows the player well, having first brought him to Liverpool from Villareal in 2005 for £6 million. The agent said:

"Reina has been clear in recent days his thoughts, his future is still at Liverpool. "At the moment there are no chances for Napoli and Barcelona. "Pepe considers Benitez a great coach but his future will still be at Anfield."
Reina, who has made nearly 300 appearances for Liverpool, has also been tipped to replace Wojciech Szczesny at Arsenal, with Gunner's boss Arsene Wenger keen to being in a new No.1 ahead of the new season. But all three clubs look set to be left disappointed according to these latest comments, despite recent speculation suggesting Liverpool are on the verge of signing Asmir Begovic of Stoke City.

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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.