Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has categorically ruled
out a summer swoop for Valencia forward David Silva.
Newspaper reports claimed The Reds boss was ready to break the
bank for the Spain international as he looks to bolster his
squad ahead of next season.
But the Liverpool manager was quick to dampen fan expectations,
stating there was no move in the pipeline for the versatile
forward.
Asked whether there was any truth in the press speculation,
Benitez told the official club website: "We will not be signing
him."
Benitez has reportedly been discouraged by Valencia’s asking
price for the player, who has been capped 21 times by Spain, with
some sources claiming the Spanish club are demanding as much as £25
million.
The Reds’ current transfer record stands at £20.2 million
they paid Atletico Madrid for Fernando Torres in 2007.
The Liverpool manager did confirm, however, that plans were
afoot to bring players to the club when the transfer window
re-opens.
"We are working hard, talking with the scouting department and
looking at names and options for next season," he added.
"It's still too soon, but we are working hard."