Fulham boss Martin Jol has warned Liverpool off Clint Dempsey.

Reds chairman Tom Werner admitted interest in the USA international yesterday.

Jol said: "If a manager does that it's different as it's a tap-up. If it's an owner, he probably does not know the rules."

The Dutchman continued: "Hopefully he will sign a contract to keep him here for the next three years.

"If not, he's still our player, no club has made an offer."