Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists Robbie Keane is part of his long-term plans.
Benitez said: "All I can say is we don't want to sell Robbie. I was surprised when someone said about the rumours, because we're not thinking about selling.
"It is never easy for a player at the beginning of his time with a new club and when you are talking about a top side it is even more difficult. But he has quality and is working hard, so it is not a problem."