Andy Carroll has told Liverpool he doesn't want to leave.

The Telegraph says Carroll held talks with Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers in the last 24 hours when he was informed he could move to West Ham United on a permanent transfer..

Instead, the former Newcastle United forward said he remained determined to prove himself at Anfield despite knowing he would be only a squad player..

Liverpool will have to convince Carroll that it is unlikely he will ever establish himself on Merseyside and he would be wiser to move on.