Brendan Rodgers: 'No bids for Martin Skrtel'

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he has not received any bids for defender Martin Skrtel.

The 27-year-old recently claimed that a number of clubs had expressed an interest in his services.

When asked if there had been offers for the Slovakian, Rodgers told reporters: "No. I've heard nothing from any other club. Martin has been fantastic and seems happy and contented. He fits into my plans and ideas. I will fight as hard as I can to keep the players that I want here and he is one of them.

"Unfortunately there is always that rumour, speculation and gossip and until the window closes that will continue."

The Merseysiders continue their pre-season tour of North America on Wednesday when they take on Roma in Boston.