Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow insists no players will leave before a new manager is in place.

Purslow was responding to speculation linking full-back Emiliano Insua with a move to Serie A outfit Fiorentina.

He said: "At this moment the only objective of the club is to find a new coach and then to evaluate the whole roster of players with him.

"I cannot confirm the interest of Fiorentina for Insua, even if in Italy he is highly regarded. I don't think the player wants to leave Liverpool.

"When and where he'll do this request, regardless of the difficulties of the club, we'll talk."