Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists they will not sell their best players, despite their Champions League dilemma. The Merseysiders are on the verge of a Champions League exit, while five defeats in the Premier League have raised doubts about a top-four finish - which could have serious repercussions on Liverpool's finances.

But Hicks says: "None of our star players will be sold, regardless of results.

"The club is doing very well due to rapidly growing commercial revenues.

"We have significant investor interest and want to make sure that we pick high-quality partners. We are happy with the way things are going financially, but we hoped things would be better on the pitch."