Agent refutes talk of Aquilani departure

Alberto Aquilani's agent has refuted talk that the out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder could leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Rumours have been rife that Aquilani could be on his way out of Anfield this summer after just one season on Merseyside.

The Italian international has failed to hit the heights at Liverpool since his arrival from Roma, and due to fitness and form has been unable to establish himself as a regular in Rafa Benitez's first-team plans.

However, Aquilani's representative Franco Zavaglia insists the proposed sale of the club will have no bearing on the midfielder's future at Anfield.

"I don't think Liverpool will dismantle the team because they are in an economic crisis," Zavaglia told Tuttomercatoweb.com.

"Plus, Alberto has a five-year deal there. How can people say that he will be sold?"