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Rennes playmaker Sylvain Marveaux has denied reports he
has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Liverpool in the
summer.
Marveaux, 24, is out of contract at the end of the season and a
report in English newspaper The People claimed he was
close to a move to Anfield.
"I am very close to reaching agreement with Liverpool about
joining them next season," Marveaux was quoted as saying.
But the former France Under-21 international has denied ever
speaking to the newspaper and stressed that he has not yet made a
decision about his future.
Marveaux is currently recovering from groin surgery and has said
he did not intend to commit his future to any club until he had
returned to full fitness.
"I never spoke to any English journalist and I do not understand
why they wrote it,'' Marveux told L'Equipe. "Today I still
have not decided which club I will play for next season.
"I will soon be going to Clairefontaine to continue my rehab and
when I have made my choice I will announce it.''
Marveaux, who has also reportedly caught the interest of
Marseille and Lyon, is keen to return to Rennes' line-up before the
end of the season and help their push towards the Ligue 1
title.
The Brittany club sit second in the table, three points behind
leaders Lille, with 11 games to play.
"Contrary to what some have said I hope to play again with
Rennes before the end of the season,'' he said. "If all goes to
plan I should be able to resume training and play in April or May.
Returning with Rennes before the end of the season is my
goal.''
Rennes boss Frederic Antonetti shared his player's optimism
about a return, insisting that Marveaux, who can play as a left
winger or in a more central attacking position, could be back
sooner than expected.
"He could return in May," Antonetti said. "It could be good for
him to show what he can do and it could be good for us as
well."